The SI provides academic, personal, and professional support to undergraduates who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latina, Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian women of Color (WOC)*.
Membership in the SI provides access to a wide range of programs and resources throughout your time at UW, including courses during your first and second year that have been intentionally designed to help you make the most out of your time as a Husky!
Sisterhood Initiative Scholars:
- Receive a dedicated advisor throughout their entire college journey to provide them with academic and professional support
- Get matched with a Peer Mentor for their first year to help build connections across the program and get acquainted to the university
- Attend a dedicated seminar for their first and second years at UW covering topics such as: identity exploration, self-care, and professional development
- Participate in an overnight New Scholars retreat focused on community building and identity development
- Gain access to unique opportunities such as professional WOC panels, self-defense courses, visits to the Seattle Art Museum, yoga & meditation classes, and other SI Scholar exclusive programming events!
The SI is a community that promotes success in being your authentic self. If you are interested in building community with other WOC and receiving dedicated support, then the SI could be a good fit for you!
Applications Open Spring Quarter
How To Apply:
- Eligibility: Students admitted to the University of Washington (Seattle Campus) as incoming freshmen** for Fall 2024 and who identify as women of color are encouraged to apply
- Complete and submit the Sisterhood Initiative Application by May 3rd, 2024 at 5:00pm PST
- Selected candidates will be invited to attend a virtual interview in May.
- Applicants are notified with their decision in early June and must accept or decline their spot in the program by the specified deadline in their offer letter.
*The Sisterhood Initiative supports Black, Indigenous, Latina, Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian women undergraduates since these populations have been identified by the University of Washington as underrepresented minorities. If you are a woman of color with an identity that is not listed but feel that the Sisterhood Initiative would be a good fit for you, please use the “self-identify” ethnicity option on the application. The Sisterhood Initiative’s philosophy is grounded in creating a community of women of color, and we will consider all applicants who want to actively engage with and contribute to the SI community.
**Applicants must be entering their first quarter at UW as a full time student in Fall 2024. Students with advanced credits (ex: Running Start, AP/IB) are still eligible to apply; however, please note that preference will be given to students with freshman standing (0-44 credits).