Project Motivation, affectionately known as ProMo, is a group dedicated to promoting higher education to minority youths through on-campus visits and Bay Area outreach.

Many high school students, particularly Latino, African American and Native American students, do not see higher education as a feasible alternative in their lives. This fact is revealed by high drop out rates and low college enrollment. These students have the highest drop out rate in California (California Department of Education). In addition, when reviewing the composition of students in higher education, the California Postsecondary Education Commission states "the presence of several groups - notably Black and Latino students - is less than expected on the basis of their proportion in California."

Project Motivation is determined to change such statistics by instilling a positive attitude towards higher education and by helping students understand the unlimited opportunities open to them. Formed in the mid-70's, Project Motivation seeks to encourage under represented high school students to pursue higher education. It is a program that facilitates the interaction between high school students and Stanford undergraduates.

Contact : Projectmotivation@gmail.com