Application Cycle
Our programs are administered at no cost to the participant, with priority given to priority populations.
If you have questions or would like more information about any of our programs, we strongly encourage you to attend an information session or email programs@wslb.wa.gov
Washington World Fellows (WWF)
a foreign exchange + career preparatory program for high school sophomores
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.
Compassion Scholars
a study abroad and service learning program aimed at promoting compassionate leadership.
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.