SPIN FELLOWS
Registration for SPIN Fellows is closed for 2025/2026. Applications will reopen Summer 2026.
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What is SPIN Fellows?
SPIN Fellows supports SPIN Forward graduates in 11th & 12th grade in achieving their college and/or career goals.
SPIN Fellows empowers SPIN Girls with individualized support and resources, building on the trusted relationships they have fostered with their fellow SPIN Forward, mentors, & SPIN staff members. The highly individualized nature of this program makes it unique among other college & career preparation programs.
Students who graduate from SPIN Forward are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. 10 Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Forward and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.
The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls* of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.
*Including cis girls, trans youth, gender queer youth, gender non-conforming and/or non-binary youth who experience(d) girlhood as a part of their journey.
Hear what our SPIN Fellows Class of 2025 have to say about their transformative journey!
What benefits do students gain from participating in SPIN Fellows?
Individualized Support
SPIN Fellows participate in monthly 1:1 meetings with the SPIN Fellows Program Manager to identify and make plans specific to their college & career goals
Relationship Building
SPIN Fellows will build lasting relationships with one another, staff, and volunteers through the program. Monthly cohort hangouts help strengthen community and grow their professional networks.
College and Career Planning
College & career planning that includes identifying potential college majors, apprenticeships, or technical training programs and college & career application support and guidance
Professional Development
Students gain real-world hands-on experience through internships related to their STEM and related interests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2025-2026 PROGRAM YEAR?
- August 9th - Yellow Island Kickoff Event
- August 23rd - Orientation
- September 13th - September Meetup
- October 11th - October Meetup
- November 8th - November Meetup
- December 13th - All Fellows December Meetup
- January 10th - January Meetup
- February 14th - February Meetup
- March 14th - All Fellows March Meetup
- April 11th - April Meetup
- May 9th - May Meetup
- May 23rd - Field Day #5
- June 6th - End-of-Year Capstone Celebration
- July 13th - 17th - Summer Retreat
- Junior Celebration - Date/Location TBD
- Junior Celebration - Date/Location TBD
WHO CAN JOIN SPIN FELLOWS?
Students entering 11th and 12th grade that participated in our SPIN Forward Program
WHERE DOES PROGRAMMING TAKE PLACE?
SPIN Fellows Meet-Ups are hosted at Renton Technical College Annex on Saturdays
SPIN Fellows 1:1s are scheduled monthly by SPIN Fellows in collaboration with the Fellows Program Manager.
HOW LONG ARE EVENTS?
Our in-person meetups run four hours, with 11th graders in the morning, a shared lunch, and seniors in the afternoon.
We learned in response to COVID-19, to be prepared to transition our events to a virtual setting when necessary. In this setting, events are only two hours long to avoid Zoom burnout.
HOW ARE STUDENTS CONNECTED WITH COACHES?
The Program Manager connections coaches with individual students based on their needs, interests and career goals.
HOW DO I EARN AND USE THE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS?
Students who attend 8+ events throughout the year will earn a scholarship to support them with their education needs.
**Students must finish the program year in order to earn that year’s funds.
Please let the SPIN team know if there are resources that a student is in need of. We may be able to help with those needs or assist in finding support. We are here to help.