Sidney Chapman
Cal State East Bay
"I was once told that I am the epitome of everything bad in our society and that a black male is expected to go to prison at least once in his lifetime. I said that there is a better way of life. That way begins with a good education and ends with conscious decisions. I am on that journey, and I have been joined by Meritus."
Mission Statement
MERITUS COLLEGE FUND bridges the gap to higher education by providing four-year scholarships to low-income, college-bound San Francisco public high school graduates who demonstrate strong potential for college in spite of challenging life circumstances. Meritus also connects its scholars to caring adults, peers and community resources, giving them the moral support and personal connections they need to persevere and graduate.
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Apply for a scholarship
San Francisco public high school seniors who demonstrate financial need, have achieved a GPA of 3.0-3.7, and plan on attending a four-year college are invited to apply for a Meritus scholarship.
Support our youth
If you value education and would like to help our community's youth succeed, we encourage you to get involved by providing:
A scholarship
Program support
Your time as a mentor
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