Rainier Scholars is a 12-year program that offers a pathway to college graduation for hard-working, low-income students of color. Their mission is to cultivate the academic and leadership potential of underrepresented students of color through rigorous, transformative opportunities that increase college graduation rates and empower new generations of leaders. They envision a just and inclusive society with equitable representation of people of color at all levels of leadership and influence.

Rainier Scholars provides a comprehensive program that includes college prep pathways, high school and college programming, career development, summer programs, college counseling resources, and mental health resources. They also offer support to their scholars through partner resources, volunteer opportunities, program tours, events, business partnerships, and alumni internships. The organization is proud of their history of student success, with over 950 lives transformed to date.

Their impact is reflected in key performance indicators such as college acceptance rates and graduation rates that surpass national averages. By offering a pathway to college graduation and career success, Rainier Scholars aims to build a more equitable society by providing educational opportunities and empowering underrepresented students of color