Our Work:
Cultivating Leaders
Our Programs
Washington World Fellows
The Washington World Fellows is a 2.5-year program that cultivates global leadership and future success in young Washingtonians by providing access to unique academic, cultural, and leadership opportunities through a five week study abroad in Spain and step-by-step career preparation.
Since 2022, Washington World Fellows program participants and alumni have earned over $1.4 million in grants and scholarships!
Open to current sophomores only.
Learn more here. If you are interested in applying, please visit our Washington World Fellows application page.
Compassion Scholars
Compassion Scholars is a 1.5-year program that pairs young scholars with mentors who are models of compassionate leadership. Throughout the program, participants learn about global issues and then travel internationally to participate in service-learning projects related to those issues.
Upon returning, scholars work with their mentors to implement a service project in their communities based on the characteristics of compassionate leadership learned through the service learning projects they completed during their travels.
Open to all high school students.
Learn more here. If you are interested in applying, please visit our Compassion Scholars application page.
Boundless Washington
Boundless Washington is a grant-based program dedicated to expanding access to sports and outdoor activities for youth with disabilities across Washington State. In addition to pursuing their chosen activities, participants also take part in the WSLB Leadership Development Curriculum.
Open to all high school students.
Learn more here. If you are interested in applying, please visit our Boundless WA application page.
Programming Calendar
View our year-round calendar, which highlights our programming excursions and activities for program participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions about our leadership development programs.
Leadership and Advocacy Curriculum
As part of the WSLB Leadership and Advocacy Curriculum, participants explore a new leadership trait each month while also learning real-world advocacy skills - in politics, in their community, and for themselves.
Program Testimonials
Check out what program participants have to say about our amazing leadership development programs!
