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The Act Six Leadership and Scholarship Initiative is Washington State's Only Full-Tuition, Full-Need Urban Leadership Scholarship for emerging urban leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.

Important News

  • Thirty-Three New Act Six Scholars Named
    The Northwest Leadership Foundation, Whitworth University, Pacific Lutheran University, Northwest University and Gonzaga University are very proud to announce that the following students have been named Act Six scholars for 2010. Collectively, their scholarships are worth nearly $5 million over four years.  Read the full press release.

    2009 Act Six Scholars

    Whitworth University Cadre Eight

      Gifti Abbo, Ferris High School

      Zanovia Clark, Rogers High School (Spokane)

      Michaela Cowger, Central Valley High School

      Ryan Mendoza, Northwest Christian High School

      Hanh Nguyen, Rogers High School (Spokane)

      Haley Peyman, Ferris High School

      Ingrid Sub Cuc, Ferris High School

      Konstantin Tachan, North Central High School

      Amber Tooley, Rogers High School (Spokane)

      Mailia Yang, Lewis and Clark High School

    Pacific Lutheran University Cadre Three

      Kareem Dixon, Wilson High School

      Ailua Evans, Washington High School

      Hodo Hussein, Highline High School

      Wendy Martinez, Mount Tahoma High School

      Jose Medrano, Clover Park High School

      Dominic Napat, Chief Sealth High School

      Laurie Reddy, Ingraham High School

    Northwest University Cadre Two

      Christian Dawson, Christian Faith School

      Martese Hightower, Bellarmine Preparatory School

      Clayton Hines, Washington High School

      Justin Mburugu, Curtis High School

      McKinzie Quiocho, Life Christian School

      Ilona Trofimovich, Henry Foss High School

      Samantha Wallace, Washington High School

      Imar White, Bellarmine Preparatory School

    Gonzaga University Cadre Two

      Junior Alvarez, Washington High School

      Devanta Black, Highline High School

      Michaela Brown, Gonzaga Preparatory School

      Justin Garcia, Gonzaga Preparatory School

      Myra Questel, Lakes High School

      Mohamed Sambou, Evergreen High School

      Leah Simeon, North Central High School

      Cathy Truong, Central Valley High School

    Following community celebration events, scholars begin an intensive seven-month training program that involves weekly meetings with Act Six staff, retreats and campus visits.

  • Community Celebration Events

    The newest Act Six scholars will be recognized in community celebrations in Spokane and in Tacoma.  The media and public are welcome.

    Spokane
    Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 pm
    Lewis and Clark High School Auditorium
    521 W Fourth Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 (map)     		 
    Tacoma-Seattle
     Thursday, February 11, 7:00 pm
    Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium
    4634 S 74th St, Tacoma, WA 98409 (map)     		 

Additional News

  • Act Six Celebrates Cadre Three Graduates
    On May 17, the third cadre of Tacoma Act Six scholars graduated from Whitworth University with records of distinguished leadership, service and academic achievement.  By December 2009, 30 of the original 31 scholars in the first three cadres will have earned their bachelor's degree. Meet this year's graduates and learn more about their impact on the Whitworth campus and dreams for their community and their future by clicking on their names below.  You can also read the full press release.

    Michelle Bess, B.A. Biology
    Bellarmine Preparatory School

    Chris Caldwell, B.A. Communication
    Life Christian Academy

    Kendria Dickson, B.A. Sociology
    Bellarmine Preparatory School

    Anthony Howard, B.A. Business Administration
    Lincoln High School

    Lissie Mendes, B.A. English
    Bellarmine Preparatory School

    Vi Nguyen, B.A. Economics
    Lincoln High School

    Obe Quarless, B.A. Music
    Bellarmine Preparatory School

    Jeremiah Sataraka, B.A. Sociology
    Henry Foss High School

  • Community Celebration Event
    A big thank you to Nordstrom, REI, State Farm Insurance and Bellarmine Preparatory School for their sponsorship of our community celebration event recognizing the newest Act Six graduates in May.

    Nordstrom     State Farm Insurance       REI

  • Act Six Cadre One Graduates showcased in Tacoma's The News Tribune
    A front page article appeared in the July 10, 2007 newspaper highlighting the graduation of the first Act Six scholars.
  • Act Six Featured in Whitworth Today
    Whitworth's alumni magazine, Whitworth Today, featured Act Six in the spring 2007 edition. Read the full story in the magazine's online version.