Meritus College Fund

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Education & Literacy
  • Employment
  • Race & Ethnicity

Location

1012 Torney Ave.San Francisco, CA 94129 United States
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Mission Statement

Meritus believes that higher education is a critical step in addressing income disparity for motivated and talented youth. Socio-economic circumstance should not limit them from fully engaging in this transformative opportunity. To this end, Meritus empowers low-income Bay Area youth who possess grit and ambition to succeed in college and prepare for opportunities post-graduation by providing scholarships, individualized coaching and career mentoring and development.

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Meritus’ success lies in its ability to tap into the community, leverage resources, and facilitate direct stewardship of its Scholars. Our grassroots, hands-on approach is a cornerstone for success.88% of Meritus Scholars graduate from four-year colleges, compared with 23% of low-income students nationally.Their accomplishments strengthen the fabric of the community.Over 600 local youth have received more than $8 million in scholarship assistance. 85% are the first in their families to attend college. 83% of Scholars attend colleges in California. More than 200 Scholars participate in the Meritus program annually. 1,000 volunteer hours annually contribute to our students’ success.

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