WMU Seita Scholars Program

WMU Seita Scholars Program

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The Seita Scholars Program is a scholarship and campus support program for alumni of the foster care system at Western Michigan University.

For more information: www.wmich.edu/fyit The Seita Scholars Program aims to increase college graduation and career transition for alumni of foster care, while building a community of scholars on the campus of Western Michigan University. The Seita Scholars Program at WMU offers a full tuition scholarship, Campus Coach and DHS Coach support, connections to academic, personal and career oriented res

Photos from Western Michigan University's post 07/22/2026

Congratulations, RJ!🎉 We are incredibly proud of you and all you’ve accomplished. It has been an honor to be part of your journey, and we can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes you. Your Seita Scholars community is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙💛✈️

11/01/2025

✨🎃Seita Scholars Fall Gathering🎃✨
Today we came together for an afternoon full of laughter, connection, and community! 🍂💛 Our scholars and staff shared good food, great energy, and reminders of what makes this program so special - we show up for one another. Here’s to more moments that fill our hearts.💫

09/13/2025

✨ We enjoyed a wonderful evening in Detroit at the Roostertail for the annual Michigan Education Trust Fostering Futures Fundraiser! ✨It was an honor to celebrate RJ, a Seita Scholar, as the featured spotlight student. We also had the chance to connect with amazing people, network, meet Malik Yoba, contribute to a great cause, and so much more.Grateful to be part of a community that believes in fostering success and creating brighter futures. 💙

Photos from WMU Seita Scholars Program's post 04/27/2025

Today, we celebrate Seita Scholars who crossed the stage and into their next chapter!
Congratulations to our WMU Seita Scholars graduates — your resilience, brilliance, and determination inspire us all. You have shown the world what’s possible when courage meets opportunity. We are beyond proud of you! 💛🤎🎓🙌🏾

Once a Seita Scholar, always a Seita Scholar.

Photos from WMU Seita Scholars Program's post 04/24/2025

Oh, did we celebrate!!🤎💛

At our 2025 Seita Scholars Year-End Celebration, we honored the incredible achievements of our students who dared to dream big and followed through with heart and hustle. This year, we celebrated scholars who:
✔️Studied abroad and expanded their worldview
✔️Prepared for graduation with intention and pride (Graduation Preparation Seminars)
✔️Gained wisdom through career mentoring and internships
✔️Served their communities through Seita Service Learning w/Linden Grove Middle School
✔️Were empowered during the Circle of Change Leadership Conference
✔️Supported each other through peer mentoring
✔️Earned admission into competitive academic programs

Each of our Seita Scholars is a shining example of resilience, growth, and purpose. The future is bright - and it’s yours for the taking, Seita Scholars!

Together we unlock our true potential!

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04/17/2025

Thank you for supporting Seita Scholars this Giving Day - your support helps us build brighter futures!!🤎💛

04/16/2025

Today is GIVING DAY! We have 24 hours to turn dreams into degrees! We hope you join the GIVING!🤎💛

Photos from WMU Seita Scholars Program's post 04/12/2025

Tonight, we had the honor of attending the Fostering Futures Scholarship Gala, and what a night it was! We’re filled with gratitude for this incredible event and the inspiring community that surrounds our work. It was such a joy connecting with so many familiar faces and champions of students with experience in foster care.

So much fun, laughter, and love in one room. Thank you to everyone who helps us keep the mission alive.💙💚

04/10/2025

🎉🏒 We’re so proud of the WMU Hockey team — the last remaining No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament! TODAY our Broncos will hit the ice at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis to face off against Denver. 🏆
📺 Tune in at 5 p.m. on ESPN2 or ESPN+ and cheer them on!

Our very own Sr. Campus Coach, Peter Thompson, repping his Bronco pride in his WMU hockey jersey today — will be at the watch party cheering tonight!!!💛🤎

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Kalamazoo, MI

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm