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15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Promise Scholars

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The Highline Promise Scholars program supports Highline Public School students in grades 10-12 and their first year in college at Highline College in post-secondary exploration, centered on the experience of self-identified male/non-binary students of color.

Promise Scholars work to address existing gaps in post-secondary enrollment, persistence, and credential obtainment. Promise Scholars provides students with 1-on-1 support, culturally relevant workshops, workforce development, and field trips!

Culturally Relevant Programming

  • Advisory workshops
  • Career exploration field trips
  • College tours

Academic Support       

  • Study hall sessions
  • Tutoring support
  • 1 on 1 check-ins

Centering Student & Family Voices

  • Host events to provide families space to share feedback & goals
  • Share resources to support students

Support While in College

  • Students attending Highline College will continue to receive support
  • This includes a $1,000 stipend, mentors, workshops, etc.

 

Apply Now! 

Student Quotes

“My experience as a Promise Scholars has helped me get out of my comfort zone and explore different career pathways and helps me have more options for my future.” -Tyee student

“Promise Scholars has helped me get connected with resources and opportunities that have enabled me to meet people from different backgrounds who grew up in low-income households. Which allowed me to apply for programs like ACLU’s National Advocacy institute in Washington D.C.”- Evergreen student

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Promise Scholars students at WSU
Promise Scholars Explore College Life at Three Washington Universities

This summer, Promise Scholars from Tyee, Evergreen, Highline and Mount Rainier high schools traveled to Washington State University, Central Washington University and Eastern Washington University for an overnight college experience. The trip helped students see what life after high school could look like while building confidence in their next steps.

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A group of young men sit along a concrete ledge in the foreground, with lush green trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
A young man in a black and red hoodie works with electrical wires and components on a table, with other students and a classroom setting in the background.
A group of young people stands and walks along a paved path, with a large brick building and lush green trees in the background.
A man stands gesturing toward a group of people seated on grey sofas in a modern room with large windows overlooking greenery.
A group of young men sit in a row on a bench in the foreground, set against a modern indoor lobby with large windows and a wooden accent wall in the background.
A group of young men sit in a row and stand in a modern room with large windows overlooking green trees.
A group of people walk down a brightly lit school hallway with a red bulletin board on the left and a door on the right.
Several young men stand and sit in a modern lecture hall with red chairs and a %22PACCAR%22 sign on the back wall.
A young man in a black tank top stands in the foreground of a large, circular lecture hall with rows of red chairs and white tables, while several other people are seated in the background.
A group of people walks along a sunny paved path toward a large brick building and a leafy green tree.
A group of people walks down a concrete path between a red brick building and greenery toward a distant cityscape under a clear blue sky.
A group of young men stand on a rooftop overlooking a football field and distant buildings under a clear blue sky.
A group of young men stand on a rooftop overlooking a school campus on a sunny day.
Two people stand on a concrete walkway, looking out at a football stadium under a clear blue sky.
A group of young people in casual attire walk down a brightly lit school hallway with bulletin boards on the left and doors on the right.
A group of young people stand on a concrete ledge overlooking a football field and distant buildings under a bright blue sky.
In the foreground, a group of young men are gathered around a long table with lamps, while in the background, more individuals are standing near large windows overlooking a building.
A group of young people are gathered in a lounge area with large windows overlooking an outdoor scene.
In the foreground, two smiling young men are seated on a bus, one giving a peace sign, while the background shows other passengers and the interior of the bus with an emergency exit sign visible on the ceiling.
A young person in a patterned shirt walks down a hallway filled with students, with a %22Learning Commons%22 sign visible in the background.
A group of young men stand in a climbing gym with a large rock wall in the background and a blue recycling bin in the foreground.
A group of young men huddle around a laptop on a table filled with papers and a water bottle, while in the background, a wall displays a topographic map and a banner for %22National Achievement.%22
A group of people walk down a hallway with an ice rink visible through a netted barrier on the left and a white wall on the right.
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Contact Us

Jordan Santos – Promise Scholar Specialist, Tyee High School

Ramsey Fruean - Promise Scholar Specialist, Evergreen High School

Open – Promise Scholar Specialist, Mount Rainier HS

Michael Davis - Promise Scholar Specialist, Highline High School

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