Articles
Introducing the 2024 Scholars!
This year, we have awarded six scholarships, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce it. Prepare to be impressed by these young scholars who have excelled academically and made a difference in their communities. Sumaya Abdi, Chief Sealth International High School...
May Tran’s First Year College Experience (2023 SADSF Scholar)
My name is May Tran and I received the 2023 Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship. I am about a week into my first quarter at the Seattle Campus of the University of Washington and it's been surprisingly fun! I am majoring in biochemistry on a pre-dentistry track and have...
Jaya Manhas at Chapman University (2023 SADSF Scholar)
My name is Jaya Manhas and I am a 2023 Stanley Ann Dunham scholarship recipient. I am currently attending Chapman University in Orange County, California as a Business Marketing major! So far in my first semester, I have been enjoying the amazing SoCal weather,...
Angeline Lee Enjoys Her First Year (2023 SADSF Scholar)
I'm Angeline and was a Stanley Ann Dunham scholarship recipient for 2023. Currently, I am attending Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and am absolutely enjoying it so far! Although I know I will be pre-dental, I am exploring more majors on campus because we get so...
Catching Up with Olivia Turner (2022 SADSF Scholar)
My name is Olivia and I was a Stanley Ann Dunham scholarship recipient in 2022. I am currently attending the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa as a marine biology major and I am loving it so far! My first semester was very difficult for me because I was taking all STEM...
Introducing the 2022 Scholars!
We are excited to announce that we have awarded six scholarships this year, including two to students from our newest partner, Chief Sealth International School. We know you'll be impressed by these young scholars who have all excelled academically and engaged in...
2014 Scholars Soar
We are so proud of our two 2014 scholars, who recently graduated from college: Rachel Gallagher just received her bachelor’s degree in sociology/ anthropology from Carleton College and graduated magna cum laude. Ellena Jones graduated from UW with a bachelor’s degree...
In their own words…
To the Classes of 2018 at Mercer Island and Rainier Beach High Schools, a hearty Congratulations--you made it! We recognized our 2018 scholars at Mercer Island High's senior breakfast, Arwa Mokdad and Sophie Poole, and are about to recognize those from Rainier Beach...
Introducing the 2018 Scholars!
We are so proud to introduce our 2018 scholars: two recipients from Mercer Island High School and two from Rainier Beach High School. They inspired us when they spoke at our annual Award Ceremony on April 22nd. Check out their accomplishments on our "Meet...
An Inspiration of a Generation: Celebrating our 2018 Guest Speaker Hollis Wong-Wear
As a passionate anthropologist, Stanley Ann Dunham understood the rich significance of culture in our human experience. Now, decades after the pioneering work of Stanley Ann, Hollis Wong-Wear is making her mark on the world by heralding that timeless wisdom for the...
- Introducing the 2024 Scholars!
- May Tran’s First Year College Experience (2023 SADSF Scholar)
- Jaya Manhas at Chapman University (2023 SADSF Scholar)
- Angeline Lee Enjoys Her First Year (2023 SADSF Scholar)
- Catching Up with Olivia Turner (2022 SADSF Scholar)
- Meet the New SADSF Board Chair: Michelle Flowers-Taylor
