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A Shared Mission of Helping Others
Maya Soetoro-Ng, Stanley Ann Dunham’s Daughter Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, the daughter of Stanley Ann Dunham, shares her mother’s passion for education and peacebuilding, and her half-brother Barack Obama’s gift for words. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, young Maya was...
Essay Advice—We’re Here To Help!
A little less than a month remains until the scholarship deadline. By this time, you have likely reached out to those providing your letters of recommendation, or at least you have an idea whom you should ask. Maybe you’ve gone over your community service and...
Autumn Musings
Good luck on college applications to seniors from Mercer Island and Rainier Beach High Schools, giving us the diversity that Stanley Ann Dunham valued!
I Am
We got to know the 2017 Scholars at the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund's Award Ceremony last May when they read their I Am poems. They were written before the ceremony under the tutelage of Nikkita Oliver, guest speaker and two-time Seattle Grand Slam Champion....
Memorable Moments
2017 Awards Ceremony The finalists from both Mercer Island and Rainier Beach read “I am” poems Nikkita Oliver shares her inspirational story in spoken word A performance by the Dior Majorettes Dancers, ages 10-14, from the Rainier Valley You can find a gallery of...
Countdown: Four More Days!
Here they are! : the 2017 applicants from Mercer Island (below, top) and Rainier Beach (below, bottom): incredible and accomplished, all. Come meet them on Saturday at our Awards Ceremony and be inspired by our three speakers, contemporary community leaders, all!...
Countdown: 5 Days to Go!!
The big event is on Saturday! Come meet the 2017 Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship applicants at our Awards Ceremony on Saturday at the Northwest African American Museum. Under the tutelage of Poetry Grand Slam Champ Nikkita Oliver, the applicants from both Mercer Island...
In Loving Memory
We dedicate our 8th Annual Awards Ceremony to our dear friend Harry Leavitt, one of our founding Board members, who passed away in March. Harry was a force like no other. Throughout the nine years of the Fund’s existence, his enthusiasm, hard work and ideas have been...
Countdown: 9 Days
We are honored to have such accomplished young women apply for our scholarship! They're from Rainier Beach and Mercer Island High Schools--each and every one of them has made a difference in our community. Meet them at our Award Ceremony on May 20th! Details: Saturday...
Countdown: 11 Days
Our 2017 Applicants have already begun to be leaders in public service. Our three speakers will show them how to make a career in it. Come be inspired! Details: Saturday May 20th; NW African American Museum; 2:30-4:30, doors open at 2; free admission.
- 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
