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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.
8th Annual Awards Ceremony May 20th
The 8th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony Saturday May 20th, 2017 2:30-4:30 PM, doors open at 2 PM Northwest African American Museum 2300 S Massachusetts Street, Seattle Reception with light refreshments to follow the ceremony. We are connecting communities at the 8th...
Scholar Spotlight
We love to follow the paths of our scholars! 2015 Scholar Adrienne Suhm is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern California, where she is majoring in World Bachelor in Business. This major is part of a new innovative program at USC, created to meet the...
There’s plenty of time to apply!
ATTENTION: Female Seniors of Mercer Island High and Rainier Beach High-- YOU DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED AND SUPPORTED IN YOUR COMMITMENT TO HELPING OTHERS! Apply to the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship NOW! There's still time-app is due on 2/28. Applications are available...
A Visit to Rainier Beach High
Today, Board member Barbara Winkelman and Advisory Board member Done Felder gave a presentation about the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship to Rainier Beach High School. They presented a slide show and answered questions about the scholarship, offered to Rainier Beach...
