MESA, founded in 1970, serves educationally disadvantaged students and, to the extent possible by law, emphasizes participation by students from groups with low eligibility rates for four-year colleges. MESA works with over 30,000 students throughout California from elementary through university levels. MESA is funded through the state legislature, corporate contributions, and grants. MESA is a program that is administered by the University of California. It is a partnership between the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, school districts, individual schools, Indian education centers, and industry.


Number of Schools Participating: 505
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Program Website

Last Updated on: 2/26/2008
Last Updated by: Oscar Porter

School Program Information Last Updated: 8/19/2009 5:09:37 PM

University of California


Oscar Porter
University of California 300 Lakeside Dr Ste 700
Oakland CA 94612
510-987-9138
oscar.porter@ucop.edu


- Mathematics/Science focus
- Private sector involvement
- Teacher advisors
- Curriculum enhancement


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