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Welcome to the Western Success Scholars program!
Western Success Scholars (WSS) is a campus-based supportive program designed to assist all incoming WWU first year, transfer and continuing students who have experienced foster care or homelessness. The Program fosters academic success and a sense of community and belonging by providing a place where students can have a voice, support services and resources as they persist toward graduation.
We offer a welcoming community focused on building a safe and caring space with peers who have similar life experiences.
This is an inclusive program where all former foster youth, unaccompanied homeless youth, and students who have experienced homelessness are invited to participate and enjoy a community of support.
“Being a part of the Western Success Scholars community and receiving the Passport to Careers Scholarship are the reasons I was able to graduate, despite barriers and numerous challenges along the way. I thrived with a community of students with similar experiences—a community I had never experienced before.”
-WSS 2023 Graduate
Stay Connected
Jon Stubblefield is the Program Manager. Jon can be reached by email at stubblj@wwu.edu, phone at 360-650-3705, or you may schedule an in person or remote appointment.
- To schedule an appointment with Jon, please schedule on Jon's Calendly.
Melissa Brown is the Program Coordinator. Melissa can be reached by email at brownm5@wwu.edu, phone at 360-650-2104, or you may schedule an in person or remote appointment.
- To schedule an appointment with Melissa, please schedule on Melissa's Calendly.
Support Western Success Scholars
Western Success Scholars appreciates all donations to fund services to support former foster youth and homeless youth.