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Rainier Scholars is hosting the Seattle Area Independent School college fair, October, 17th 2010. Click the link below for more information.

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Rainier Scholars is hosting the Seattle Area Independent School college fair, October, 17th 2010. Click the link below for more information.

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Rainier Scholars featured on King 5 TV News

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Read about the newest members of the Rainier Scholars team!

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Who we are.

Educators with passion. Administrators with expertise. Students with an unquenchable desire to succeed. From our scholars to our board of trustees, Rainier Scholars is a community of energetic people who are passionate about the power of education and the immeasurable value of opportunity.  Get to know us by following the links at left.

Our Mission.

Rainier Scholars cultivates the academic potential of talented and motivated young scholars from ethnic minority backgrounds. By offering access to exceptional educational opportunities and ongoing comprehensive support to our scholars, we work to increase their college graduation rates and to develop new generations of leaders.

Our Vision.

Rainier Scholars envisions a legacy of successful and inspiring leaders who make a positive impact in the Puget Sound region and beyond through:

  • Greater number of diverse students successfully graduating from top-tier colleges
  • Increased diverse pool of qualified candidates for high-level leadership roles
  • Increased number of families of color who become consumers of education