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Whitworth Act Six Scholars
Act Six Spokane

Calling Diverse Emerging Leaders Who Love Their City

Spokane's only full-tuition, full-need scholarship. Act Six brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities.

This year, Act Six will award 8 of Spokane’s most promising community leaders full scholarships worth up to $245,000 to two partner colleges

Gonzaga University
Whitworth University

Discover How the Program Works

Act Six is a proven model for college success and community leadership. Learn more about the four-step process we use to find and equip diverse, transformative community leaders.

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Start Your Application

Check your eligibility, see requirements and timeline, and start your app today. Once you get started, we'll send tips and reminders to help you finish by the November 2 deadline.

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Connect a Student to a Life-Changing Opportunity

Know a student or group of students who are hungry to lead and could benefit from a full scholarship? Schedule a presentation or nominate a student.

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Who We're Looking For

Every year Act Six recruits diverse, multicultural cadres of Spokane’s most promising emerging community leaders. We look for young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.

Act Six scholars must be:
  • committed to anti-racism and compelled to work for justice and equity,
  • passionate about learning,
  • eager to foster intercultural relationships,
  • willing to step out of their comfort zones,
  • committed to serving those around them, and
  • ready to make a difference on campus and at home.

The selection process also places high value on applicants’ teamwork, critical thinking, communication skills and academic potential.

Meet the Spokane Selection Committees

The Act Six Community Selection Committees represent diverse and talented teams of community leaders who work with young people from across our region and from a wide range of backgrounds as well as those working to increase college access in our state. The committees represent the kind of diverse cadre of talented leaders that they are working to select. Members of the selection committee are listed below.

  • Adrian Reyes, Student Success Advisor, Eastern Washington University
  • Alexis Nicholson, Act Six Program Supervisor, YMCA of the Inland Northwest
  • Cat Truong, Electrical Engineer, Bonneville Power Administration
  • Holly Montgomery, Vice President, US Bank Wealth Management
  • Jacob Dansereau, Partner Programs Manager, Egnyte, INC
  • Jerrall Haynes, School Board President, Spokane Public Schools 
  • Todd Ellingburg, Immersion School Administrator, Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Sound like you or a student you know?

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Act Six Spokane by the Numbers

120

scholars selected
in 24 cadres since 2008,
with 65 graduates

89%

students of color,
75% low-income, and
67% first-generation

85%

graduate within 6 years,
8 points higher than all students at partner colleges

68%

of graduates return to their
home communities,
where 79% volunteer

I have felt stretched and encouraged to grow to the fullest extent. There were times when I was forced to think outside of the box and at times this was difficult. But now, I thank the program for this. - Act Six Scholar
Spokane

Team
Adam Swensen
Adam Swensen
Teen Leadership Program Director

Take the Next Step Toward a Life-Changing Opportunity

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