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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...
Islanders, GET READY!!
Senior women at MIHS, it's time!! Applications for the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship will be available in MIHS this Monday, 1/9! You can find them in the counseling office and at our info table during lunches next week, Mon through Thurs. They will be online 1/15,...
SADSF in Rainier Beach
We are thrilled to be exploring a new program this year! An anonymous donor has provided the seed money for us to offer a scholarship to a graduating college-bound senior woman at Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, in addition to our Mercer Island scholarship. As...
TV Coverage of 2016 Event
We are thrilled to share with you TV KOMO's news coverage of our 2016 Awards Ceremony on May 21st, 2016! Press HERE to view the video.