Bring your Brilliance. Find your Community.
The Sisterhood Initiative supports Women of Color undergraduates through mentorship, advising, leadership development, and experiences that help make a large university feel like home. As an SI Scholar, you’ll build lasting relationships, explore new opportunities, and have a dedicated network cheering you on throughout your time at UW.
As an SI Scholar, You’ll…
Build meaningful relationships
Be paired with a dedicated advisor who will support your academic, personal, and professional journey throughout your time at UW.
Find community from day one
Connect with a Peer Mentor during your first year and participate in a New Scholars Retreat designed to foster belonging, friendship, and connection.
Grow through shared learning
Take part in a first- and second-year seminar that explores identity, leadership, wellness, self-care, career development, and navigating the university through an intersectional lens.
Experience opportunities beyond the classroom
Participate in exclusive SI programming, including professional panels, wellness activities, cultural experiences, leadership workshops, and community-building events throughout the year.
Who Can Apply?
The Sisterhood Initiative welcomes incoming first-year students admitted to the University of Washington Seattle who are looking to build community while receiving holistic academic, personal, and professional support.
Students entering UW with Running Start, AP, IB, or other advanced credits are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to students entering with freshman standing (0–44 credits).
Application Timeline
Applications open each spring.
Application deadline: Early Spring (Date TBD)
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview during the spring. Admission decisions are shared in early summer, and selected scholars will receive information about accepting their place in the cohort.
Ready to Join the Sisterhood?
Whether you’re looking for mentorship, meaningful relationships, leadership opportunities, or a community where you can thrive as your authentic self, the Sisterhood Initiative is here to support your journey.
Applications open each spring. We look forward to meeting you.