Dominic
SF State, Class of 2007
“I not only received a scholarship to further my education, but I also gained an extended family.”
Dominic
SF State, Class of 2007
“I not only received a scholarship to further my education, but I also gained an extended family.”
The Pursuit of Excellence Mission
Our mission is to help low income, hard-working students earn a college degree by providing financial support, mentoring and enrichment opportunities (workshops, internships) for the entire time they are pursuing their degree.
At a Glance
90%
POE’s graduation rate for the last decade is 90% compared to national low-income average of 37%
$10M+
POE has contributed over $10M to help our students
800+
POE has helped more than 800 students attend college
98%
Over 98% of all donations go directly to support students
Pursuit of Excellence is committed to graduating low-income students from college
Why POE?
We see ourselves as the tipping point for students being able to afford college.
Success Stories
POE has helped more than 800 students attend college – meet some of them here.
For Students
POE provides financial support, mentoring, workshops and internships. See if POE is right for you.
News & Events
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Get Involved
Whether it be mentoring, reading student applications, teaching a training session, or providing internships for students, there are many ways to volunteer.
