Contributions to our MEP Opportunity & Programming Fund
Giving to our MEP Opportunity & Programming Fund is a fantastic way to provide support to a multitude of services and programs throughout the year. This fund currently funds our MEP STAR scholarship program. In the past, we have used these funds to purchase food for our Welcome Back and Finals Breakfasts, purchase supplies for our de-stress and social events, replace broken furniture and update software on the computers in the MEP Study Room, and much more. Contributing to this fund gives us the flexibility to carry over excess funding from one program or service to another as appropriate to maximize funds.
Suggested contribution: $1,000; Any contribution is appreciated.
Scholarships
Many of our industry supporters have created scholarships for our MEP students. We know that scholarships make a huge difference in our students' lives and greatly appreciate this support! Learn more about our industry-sponsored scholarships and our MEP Scholarship Database here.
Suggested contribution: $1,000 - $2,500
Cal Poly Cares Funding
Research has shown that alleviating financial stress for college students increases their retention. As many MEP students are low income, financial contributions toward our partnership with Cal Poly Cares goes a long way. Cal Poly Cares supports students in the essentials like housing, meals, academic supplies and materials, personal care items, professional clothing, and unplanned emergencies.
Annual cost: $2,000; Any contribution is appreciated.
Supporting SHPE & NSBE
The National SHPE and NSBE Conferences are the largest Hispanic/Latin and Black/African American engineering career fair and technical conferences in the United States. Our chapters are highly encouraged to attend. On average, SHPE and NSBE send about 30 students with company sponsorship. Many of the students acquire interviews, internships, and full-time positions from attending.
Annual cost per student: $800
new Flooring in the Mep study room
We were recently notified that the floors in our MEP Study Room need to be replaced. We are hoping to update the space with new floors in the Summer of 2027. In the meantime, any financial support can help us reach our goal to fund this project.
Suggested contribution: $1,000; Any contribution is appreciated.
