Join us in Olympia to support Higher Ed
You’re invited to come to Olympia with WWIN and higher education advocates who are part of the College Promise Coalition to show your support for protecting and expanding access to college and career pathways. Washingtonians know that education beyond high school is...
November 8th Marks First-Generation College Student Day
It’s First-Generation College Student Day, and that’s something worth celebrating. 66% of StarScholars are these trailblazers, the ones who will be the first in their families to earn a collegedegree. WWIN offers first-gen Scholars, and all the women we serve, the...
With a supported education, I know I will flourish.
"My name, Nadia, means hope, which is exactly what my family holds for my academic pursuits. I come from a family of immigrants who never had the opportunity to pursue higher education. Because of this, it has become my mission to be the first in my family to earn a...
Congratulations to our graduating Star Scholars!
We are thrilled to congratulate our graduating class of 70 Star Scholars in 2024! Thanks to your generosity and belief in women’s potential, we proudly celebrate the graduation of 70 WWIN Star Scholars this year. For each woman, this achievement represents the...
Creating Her Own Worlds: Sophia’s Story
Sophia had always been an academic high achiever, but her true passion was for art and design—specifically, in the virtual worlds that artists create for video games. “Growing up, I was always focused on getting perfect grades and taking Honors classes, but I had...
Help select new Star Scholars as a WWIN volunteer reviewer
Volunteer application reviewers play an important role in selecting new Star Scholars. Each year, we invite members of the community to participate, including many Star Scholar alumnae. Time and again, volunteer reviewers express how meaningful the experience was for...
We’re Part of Something Big: Karina’s Story
From the moment she decided to pursue her college education, Karina was determined to find a career path that would enable her to help others.
Navigating the New FAFSA in 2024
Need-to-Know for Star Scholarship Applicants WWIN has been closely watching the challenging rollout of the new “Better FAFSA” form for 2024-25. We recognize that delays in the financial aid process affect students who need to make decisions about...
Star Scholarship applications are open – now with office hours!
Star Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are being accepted through April 18, 2024. Each Star Scholar receives up to $5,000 annually, and up to $20,000 lifetime, toward the total cost of attendance at an approved Washington college or...
Building Confidence and Community in Computer Science: Kendra’s Story
After four years as a stay-at-home mom to her two children, Kendra was nervous about restarting her career – but she was ready to step into the next chapter of her life. She completed a certificate in Information Technology and quickly found that her real interest lay...