Recognize Leaders.
Cultivate Leadership.
Empowering Washington’s Future
The Washington State Leadership Board (WSLB) offers free, equity-focused leadership programs, that help Washington high school-aged youth build skills, gain experiences, and make an impact. Our programs connect young people with mentors, travel, and real world learning opportunities across Washington State and beyond.
Our youth leadership programs include:
Washington World Fellows, a foreign exchange + career preparatory program for high school sophomores
Boundless Washington, an outdoor and sports leadership program for young people with disabilities.
Compassion Scholars, a study abroad and service learning program aimed at promoting compassionate leadership
These programs are designed to help participants develop leadership skills, access new experiences, and connect with mentors and peers who share their passion for making a difference. The WSLB is a trustee agency of Washington State and is also known for bestowing official honors on behalf of the state, such as the Washingtonian of the Year.
To learn more about the WSLB, click here.
Leadership Programs
To change the world, we need to start by empowering young leaders.
Honors & Awards
A legacy recognition program the board has administered since 1975.
Board Meetings
Most of our board meetings are hybrid, with a Zoom (virtual) and in-person option.