Rainier Scholars

Rainier Scholars cultivates the academic and leadership potential of underrepresented students of color through rigorous, transformative opportunities that increase college graduation rates and empower new generations of leaders. We envision a just and inclusive society with equitable representation of people of color at all levels of leadership and influence- Greater number of diverse students successfully graduating from top-tier colleges - Increased diverse pool of qualified candidates for high-level leadership roles - Increased number of families of color who become consumers of education We believe that a college degree provides critical training for and access to full participation in the workforce and opportunities to be leaders in our community. A college degree greatly increases an individual’s chance at economic self-sufficiency creating a ripple effect felt by generations to come.