Dream Project
January 15, 2016
Leadership spotlight: Heber Garcia
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I first heard about Dream Project as a senior at Mount Rainier High School (Heber is pictured above, second from the left). I was getting ready to apply to my dream school, the University of Washington. Only thing was, I…
January 7, 2016
Financial aid events
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The financial aid process can be complicated, which is why Dream Project has traditionally hosted a winter quarter event on UW campus called Scholarship Saturday to help guide students through the process. This year, we are following a new strategy and…
November 9, 2015
Welcome back!
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Serving 14 high schools in King County, the Dream Project assists low-income and first-generation high school students to pursue higher education and raises awareness among university students about educational opportunity and social mobility.
Admissions Workshop Weekend preview
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Nearly 1,000 low-income and first-generation high school students will come to the UW campus for Admissions Workshop Weekend (AWW)
Mentors “teach” Gates Foundation Postsecondary Success team members
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On July 14, eight Dream Project mentors, leaders and former mentees presented to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Postsecondary Success team, leading a part of their strategic leadership retreat
Meet the Dream Project’s 2015-2016 Americorps duo
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The Dream Project is fortunate to have two talented AmeriCorps volunteers for the 2015-2016 academic year. Let’s meet them!
Providing support for Highline School District summer camps
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Highline School District expanded its summer programming for middle school students, and the Dream Prjoect was there to help
Dream Project receives $50,000 from Safeco and Liberty Mutual
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The Dream Project recognizes some vital sources of support.
November 5, 2015
New Office of Student Veteran Life coming to campus
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The UW’s new Office of Student Veteran Life will provide students with programs, access to resources, guidance, and mentors as they transition from military to university life.
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