WWIN

This year, WWIN received 457 scholarship applications, the most in our history.

The growing need is clear: women across our community are determined to pursue education, opportunity and ambitious futures, even in the face of enormous financial barriers.

We’re also deeply inspired by the community showing up to support them. 💛

192 volunteers helped review applications this year, including 64 WWIN alumnae. One-third of our volunteer reviewers are alumni – women who were once in the applicants’ shoes, a powerful reflection of women continuing to lift one another up.

Rhonda shares her experience as an alumni reviewer: “Thank you for trusting me with this responsibility and for creating a space where women’s voices and dreams are honored.”

What a powerful spring for WWIN. 💛

Because of this community, women like Viktoria, Meilin, and Olivia are pursuing degrees, advancing their careers, and building brighter futures for themselves, their families and our communities.

As we prepare to begin a new fiscal year, the need for WWIN’s programs is greater than ever and it’s not too late to help us start strong. Make your gift before June 30 and invest in the next generation of women leaders, caregivers, scientists and changemakers.

Thank you for believing in the power and potential of WWIN Scholars.

https://wwin.org/ways-to-give/spring26/

Isis, who you may remember from her feature in WWIN’s 2025 Annual Report, graduated last month, a milestone we are thrilled to celebrate with her.

Her journey is a powerful example of honesty, resilience and self-advocacy. Iris chose to be fully transparent in her college and scholarship applications, trusting that asking for help without shame could open the doors she needed to continue her education.

She also navigated college while becoming a mother during her sophomore year, continuing her studies while caring for her daughter and staying committed to her goals with the support of her WWIN community.

We congratulate Isis for all she has accomplished, and we’re excited to see what comes next for her and her family.

To read more of Isis’s story, visit page 3 of our 2025 Annual Report.
https://wwin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WWIN-Annual-Report-2025.pdf

We’re hiring: Development and Communications Associate 💛

WWIN is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven teammate to help bring our story to life and strengthen the relationships that sustain our work supporting women pursuing higher education across Washington.

This role sits at the heart of fundraising and communications, supporting donor stewardship, campaigns, social media, board coordination and events. You’ll play a key part in ensuring donors, partners, volunteers and board members feel connected to the impact they help create for WWIN Scholars and their families.

It’s a highly collaborative, detail-oriented role where your work directly supports the resources and relationships that help women persist, graduate and build brighter futures.

📍 Remote (Washington state required)
💛 Full-time with strong benefits and generous PTO
📬 Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

If you’re energized by mission-driven work, love bringing order to complex systems and want to see the direct impact of your efforts every day, we’d love to hear from you!

See the listing: https://wwin.org/career/

Olivia graduated debt-free with a degree in Chemistry. Now she’s pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science at Northwestern University. 💛

With support from WWIN, she was able to focus on her goals instead of financial barriers — and now she’s building a brighter future for herself, her family and our community.

Right now, every gift to WWIN’s Spring Campaign will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000.

Double your impact and help more women like Olivia thrive.

https://wwin.org/ways-to-give/spring26/

Right now, every gift to WWIN’s Spring Campaign will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000 – doubling your impact for women striving to build brighter futures. 💜

Meilin knows firsthand how important that support can be. After overcoming food and housing insecurity while pursuing her education, she found support through WWIN that allowed her to focus on her studies and her future.

Today, Meilin has earned her degree in cellular and molecular biology, is pursuing a master’s degree in biotechnology, and dreams of becoming a molecular biologist who champions diversity in STEM and builds bridges between cultures. 💫

When you support WWIN, you help women like Meilin turn ambition into opportunity — creating ripple effects that strengthen our entire community. Join us today and double your generosity with our match: https://wwin.org/ways-to-give/spring26/

Today is GiveBIG, and your gift to WWIN goes twice as far!

We’re excited to share a $20,000 challenge match for WWIN’s Spring Campaign, thanks to a group of generous supporters. That means every gift made today will be doubled, helping us meet this moment of growing need as we received a record number of applications for our Star Scholar Program.

WWIN Scholars are exceptional women, navigating financial and systemic barriers to build bright futures. With the right support at the right time, we can kick off a cascade of positive outcomes:

✨ 99% of Scholars persist in or complete their degrees
✨ 81% graduate with less than $15K in student loan debt, 40% graduate with zero student debt
✨ 86% go on to inspire others in their communities to pursue higher education

This is what happens when determination meets the right support. Join us in providing that crucial support through WWIN scholarships and mentorship! Give today and double your impact with our match: https://wwin.org/ways-to-give/spring26/

WWIN has received a record number of applications for the 2026–2027 Star Scholar Program and we need your help to meet the moment. 🖐️🖐🏽🖐🏿🖐🏻🖐🏼

This year, 457 Washington women have raised their hands to pursue their goals — reaching out for the financial, coaching, and community support WWIN provides. Now we’re asking: will you raise your hand too?

With a 40% increase in applications, we’re looking for 40 additional volunteers to help review submissions and ensure each applicant receives thoughtful consideration. This process is a big part of why 99% of WWIN Scholars persist and complete their degrees.

What to expect:
✨ Review period: May 11–18
✨ Time commitment: 3–6 hours (fully remote)
✨ One 30-minute training (live or asynchronous)

This is a meaningful way to support women across Washington and be part of their journey toward opportunity.

Sign up by Monday, May 4th and consider inviting a friend to join you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4L4aPxOCNTRGlGbyCvFPLW_ejL4eYubfk7M5uJP8kZoSgMw/viewform

WWIN Volunteer Sign-Up: Star Scholar Application Reviewers 2026 Please complete this form to sign up as a volunteer application reviewer for May 2026. Thank you!

“Becoming a WWIN Star Scholar not only makes me incredibly proud of this accomplishment but also makes my future career goals a tangible thing.” – Viktoria, WWIN Star Scholar Alumna

Viktoria came to the U.S. after building a career caring for critically ill infants in Belarus, only to face the reality so many internationally-trained medical professionals encounter: starting over.

With support from WWIN, she earned her degree in diagnostic medical sonography and found her way back to the work she loves.

That’s the power of opportunity.

When you support WWIN’s Spring Campaign, you’re not just helping one woman—you’re creating ripple effects. 86% of Scholars say their journey inspired someone in their network to pursue higher education.

The path isn’t always easy. But together, we can help clear it.

💛 Give today and be part of what’s possible: https://wwin.org/ways-to-give/spring26/