Our focus
Access first
We prioritize affordability, inclusion, and educational opportunity in every program we design.
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We prioritize affordability, inclusion, and educational opportunity in every program we design.
Melissani Foundation was created to expand access to study abroad and other international education opportunities for residents of the United States, with a particular focus on students from lower-income backgrounds and those who have historically had fewer educational opportunities.
Our model combines affordable program design, reinvestment of program surpluses, and donor support so that more students can participate in global learning experiences that are often out of reach because of cost.
The organization’s purpose is rooted in educational access and long-term impact.
To provide international education opportunities to residents of the United States and to make those opportunities more financially accessible, especially for people from lower-income backgrounds.
We aim to become a leading provider of international education experiences for students from low-income backgrounds in the United States and beyond.
Melissani Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in Arizona, United States. Melissani Foundation specializes in designing and executing international programs. Program offering includes short-term faculty-leds, internships, semester- long, and non-formal education programs. Our partners include distinguished professors, universities, government agencies, and travel agents.