ACCN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS PROGRAM

Is Your Child Ready For A Top
Independent School?

ACCN is now accepting applications for the 2026 Independent Schools Program. Eligible students can receive support with:

Enhanced admission consideration
Application fee assistance
Prep for school workshops
Ongoing Advocacy
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Building resilient Black youth, families and communities in Toronto

Since 2007, helping Black youth reach their full potential,
excel academically and lead their communities.

About ACCN
Now accepting applications. Shad 2027

In Grade 10 or 11? Spend next summer at Shad.

Shad is a month-long summer program in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and entrepreneurship, held at universities across Canada. The ACCN Shad Scholarship helps Black students take part.

For students in Grade 10 or 11
Hands-on STEAM and entrepreneurship
Full Scholarship
Early application deadline: Nov 8th, 2026
Apply through ACCN
About SHAD
ABOUT ACCN

Nurturing promise. Harvesting potential.

Our mission is to improve the life outcomes of Black youth and their families: helping them reach their full potential, achieve academic excellence and become leaders and role models in their community.

We do this by building strategic alliances and partnerships with the organizations and institutions that serve Black youth.

Our story
Our Programs

The heartbeat of our mission

From academic enrichment to robotics and family support, every program is built to grow the next generation of Black leaders.

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Independent School Program

Dedicated to assisting and preparing high-performing and high-achieving Black youth gain admission to top private schools across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Umoja Robotics

The first Black robotics team in Canada to compete in a FIRST Robotics competition. Students learn coding, CAD and electrical and mechanical engineering.

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Youth Advance

Helping youth develop the academic and practical skills necessary to become resilient adults who lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

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Events

Upcoming Events

Our events create spaces for youth and families to learn, connect, and thrive. Explore what’s coming up and be part of building a stronger community.

Nov
Early Deadline

ACCN x SHAD Scholarship

ACCN has partnered with Shad Canada to send one ACCN student in Grade 10 or 11 to Shad 2027 on a full scholarship.

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WHY SUPPORT ACCN

Your gift is an investment in our community’s future

Every donation gives Black youth the resources, opportunities and mentorship to rise above systemic barriers and reach their full potential.

Donate today

Volunteer

Become a mentor or help at events

Sponsor Umoja Robotics

Support the future of Black engineers & innovators

Corporate volunteering

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