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...
Thanks for Making Elevate a Success!
Many thanks to our sponsors, table captains, generous donors and the many who helped make Elevate a resounding success. Together, we raised more than $285,000 (and counting) to support the Star Scholar program.If you have not yet had a chance to participate in WWIN’s...
Other Women Trusted Me
Receiving the WWIN Star Scholarship not only helped relieve Patty’s financial burden but also gave her a renewed sense of confidence and purpose.
Listening to Care: Kemi’s Story
For Kemi, nursing is about deeply understanding and communicating with others, often those from vastly different backgrounds than her own.
Congratulations to our graduating Star Scholars!
We are thrilled to congratulate our graduating class of 77 Star Scholars in 2023! Graduation represents the completion of a long-held goal and of countless hours of hard work, determination and persistence. A college degree is more than a milestone – it’s a...
Don’t forget to register for Elevate: September 23, 2023
Registration is open for Elevate, our new annual fundraising event in support of WWIN Star Scholars, taking place Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Sodo Park, Seattle. Co-chaired by WWIN Board member Sally Revell and community member Alex...
Making Meaningful Connections: Jessica and Shirley’s Experience with the WWIN Networking Portal
Through WWIN’s new networking portal, Jessica reached out to Shirley Heath to learn more about starting a career in product management.
Register now for Elevate: September 23, 2023
Registration is now open for the first-ever Elevate, our new annual fundraising event in support of WWIN Star Scholars, taking place Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Sodo Park, Seattle. Co-chaired by WWIN Board member Sally Revell and community...