Meritus College FundPub 78
Pub 78
Programs
Meritus College Access Program
2015-2016 outcomesOverall outcomesSix year graduation rate increase: 88% 43 Scholars graduated in 2015-2016Total number of students served: 230Scholarships raised for class of 2016: $880,000Total Scholars admitted in 2016: 55 357 students appliedIncoming Scholars in 2016 graduated from: 16 public and two parochial high schools in San Francisco (50 Scholars) 3 public high schools in San Mateo and East Palo Alto (5 Scholars)Incoming Freshmen matriculated to: University of California: 55% California State Universities:25% Out of state colleges: 15% Private in-state colleges: 5%Meritus internship program saw a robust placement of Scholars: 71 43 Scholars gain experience through Meritus secured internship 18 Scholars acquired additional positions with the help of Meritus staffExpansion EffortsMeritus is in the second year of its expansion plan. Fort the first time, Meritus has admitted students from Redwood City, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.Thought-LeadershipMeritus was awarded a Bright Spot from the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for HispanicsStaff was honored to present at the National College Access Network (NCAN) conference on career development for first-generation college studentsGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2015 – Jun 30, 2016Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.1M
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