When women succeed, we all win.

WWIN provides scholarships and supports to help Washington women facing barriers to opportunity succeed in college and careers so they, their families and our communities can thrive.

When a woman sees what’s possible, she aims high. With the right support, she reaches her full potential. And when she succeeds, her community thrives. It starts with one woman.

Our programs

WWIN provides renewable scholarships, a supportive community, and career coaching so each woman can realize her goals.

Ways to give

Your support changes lives. See all the ways you can make a difference.

Stay informed

Get on the list for email updates on WWIN programs, events, and more.

When I graduated it was one of the proudest moments of my life. I have a lot more opportunities. Now that I have that degree, I will get a pay raise.”

– Tiffany, Star Scholar

The need
is great

%

of females age 16 or older are in the labor force in WA

Average annual household income of our Scholars
with an average family size of 3

%

of our Scholars are mothers

We’re meeting the challenge

Grants awarded since 1992

%

of our Scholars are the first in their family to attend college

Average GPA of 2021 WWIN Graduates

The grant from WWIN allowed me to pursue my education and become a licensed midwife. That was an incredible gift. It validated my importance in life.”

- Melissa, Star Scholar

The grant from WWIN allowed me to pursue my education and become a licensed midwife. That was an incredible gift. It validated my importance in life.”

- Melissa, Star Scholar

Every dollar helps

Investing in a woman is investing in a successful future for all of us. Help transform our community, one woman at a time.

WWIN is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Tax ID 91-1559848.

Star scholar portrait in sunshine with flowers

News

New Networking Portal

Connecting WWIN Star Scholars and alumnae in our new networking portal. WWIN has always been more than a scholarship: it is also a community that champions women’s success. Time and again, our Star Scholars tell us how powerful it is to meet other women who are also...

read more

Daniela’s Story

Bold steps toward big dreams. As a first-generation college student, Daniela knows what it means to take a leap into the unknown in pursuit of her dreams. Moving away from her family in Walla Walla to Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Tacoma wasn’t easy, but she...

read more

Save the date for Elevate

Please save the date of September 23, 2023 for the debut of Elevate, our new annual fundraising event in support of WWIN Star Scholars.

read more

Pin It on Pinterest