Program Success
With tremendous support from individuals and institutions throughout the Marin community, 10,000 Degrees is making a difference in the lives of these students and has developed a model for educational equity that holds promise for communities across the nation.
Since 1981, 10,000 Degrees (formerly Marin Education Fund) has
distributed over 27,000 scholarships to Marin residents totaling
more than $36 million. In 2003, Marin Education Fund was recognized
as a national leader and model for its work in assisting low-income
and first-generation college students to attend college. 10,000 Degrees has achieved this distinction by offering a comprehensive
array of college access services and programs to students with
significant financial need. Our success points to a promising future:
- 10,000 Degrees’ Summer Application Institute boasts a 98% success rate facilitating college entrance for the 298 students it has served to date.
- Our scholarship recipients have attended more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States.
- 90% of students participating in our program graduate from college as compared to the national average college graduation rate of 54%.
- In our 30-year history, we have put 17,000 students on the path to a college degree, awarded more than 30,000 scholarships worth more than $47 million.
Paul Tran
"Thank you to all those people who took the time to help me achieve
my educational dreams. I’m a living testament to what Marin Education Fund
has to offer to the students of Marin."
Read Paul’s Story »
Programs
Learn about our nationally recognized college access programs.
Become a Mentor
Becoming a mentor with 10,000 Degrees takes a minimum commitment of one hour per month throughout the student’s senior year.
