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Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

About

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is a program designed to increase the number of historically underrepresented (African American, Native American, Latino/Hispanic, and Pacific Islander/Hawaiian) community college students who transfer to universities and earn STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) bachelor’s degrees.

How can you help with MESA?

Donate to the Clark College Foundation MESA Scholarship Fund:
Select “Other” in the area of support section and write MESA Scholarship

Contact

Román Lara
Director of MESA
(360) 992-2225

Eligibility

  • U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and undocumented students are welcome to apply
  • Students pursuing a calculus-based STEM major
  • First generation college students
  • Students at an economic disadvantage
  • Students from underrepresented groups in STEM

Services

  • MESA Study Center in the STEM Building
  • Textbooks and class supplies
  • Assistance with STEM classes
  • Advising and transfer planning
  • Professional development
  • University visits and field trips

Application

Fill out our electronic application

Interviews will be scheduled for students who apply. Contact Director of MESA, Román Lara (RLaraAlvarado@Clark.edu or 360 992-2225) with any questions.

Information

More information is available from Washington State MESA:
https://depts.washington.edu/wamesa/?page_id=1254

MESA logo - the acronym MESA with a graduation cap on the M