Empowering determined high school and junior college students to pursue and succeed in higher education.

 

Breaking down barriers.
The resources you are born with should not dictate your access to, nor your outcomes in, higher education. We support students who are determined to succeed despite challenging life circumstances. Our scholarships are based on grit, attitude and character; never on GPA or standardized tests.

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The Problem

Students from low-income communities in Los Angeles are 46% less likely to graduate from College and 57% less likely to graduate from High School than students from wealthier communities in our City.

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Our Solution

AFF targets students from those communities who have the potential to succeed and reduces the barriers for them to achieve their educational and professional goals.

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The Outcome

Our vision is for all students in Los Angeles, regardless of income or resources, to have equitable educational opportunities and outcomes.

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Join us in our effort to support deserving students and bridge the gap of inequality in Southern California.