LWSF strives to remove barriers by providing scholarships to select graduating seniors from the Students of Color Conference—an empowering event designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) high school students in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD).
These scholarships help students pursue a variety of post-secondary opportunities, including four-year universities, community colleges, technical training programs, and vocational schools. By reducing financial barriers, these scholarships empower students to follow their chosen career paths, whether that’s furthering their education, developing specialized skills, or entering the workforce with confidence and preparation.
We are grateful to Ben and Nancy Remak, longstanding donors of LWSF, for their generous contributions to make these impactful scholarships possible.
About the Students of Color Conference
LWSD’s Students of Color Conference (SOCC) aims to uplift historically marginalized communities by strengthening students’ identity development, social justice awareness, and personal growth. Hosted each year at Cascadia College by Lake Washington School District’s Equity & Family Engagement Department, it brings together hundreds of students for a day of leadership workshops, cultural identity exploration, and meaningful conversation. The event also features live music and a celebration of the diverse cultural backgrounds of students throughout the district.
Receiving the Students of Color Conference Scholarship will directly support my college tuition and reduce the financial stress on my family, allowing me to focus on my studies and leadership opportunities. This support brings me closer to my goal of using marketing to uplift others and create positive change.
– Kennedy Roberts, 2025 SOCC scholarship winner
“The Students of Color Conference offers students a window into a successful, purpose-driven future”
– Pablo Ortega, LWSD’s Director of Equity & Family Engagement
