Alfie Scholars Cohort 9 (2024)

About Cohort 9

The ten 2024 Alfie cohort members are between the ages of 19 and 26. Five scholars were born outside the United States, specifically in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar,  Mexico, and Sweden. Four are international students, and one is a DACA recipient. Forty percent are the first in their families to attend college. Seven of the scholars speak at least one other language in addition to English. They speak eight different languages: French, German, Lingala, Malagasy, Somali, Spanish, Swedish, and Vietnamese.

The scholars are transferring from seven Washington State community colleges: Bellevue, Green River, Highline, Lower Columbia, Olympic, Seattle Central, and Shoreline College. One student is transferring from the University of Washington. These new scholars bring a wide variety of experiences, perspectives, and career goals. This is the most diverse set of majors in program history: Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies-Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology, Science (undeclared), and Strategic Communication.