Opening the Door to Opportunity for All of Washington
"It's not the dollar amount attached to the opportunity, but the doors it opens and the ripple effect it creates...the value is immense; it's priceless."
An integral part of the University of Washington for more than 100 years, Continuum goes beyond traditional higher education to ensure everyone can access UW’s excellence and resources to attain the education they need to thrive.
Through our scholarship program, we support learners and (indirectly) their families and communities. We’ve awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships over the past seven years, easing the financial burden for students and helping them build the skills to advance their careers, launch new ones and positively impact the world.
With support and partnership, we create enhanced resources to support professional development, credential attainment, program innovation and community collaborations to deliver on the promise of a UW education — for all of Washington.
Scholarship Impact
A UW Certificate Scholarship enabled Rebecca Bramwell to take to the UW Certificate in Wetland Science & Management and transform her career.
Additional Funding Opportunities

UW Youth & Teen Programs
Give 4 - 12 grade students a chance to participate in UW Youth & Teen Programs where they can dream big and explore challenging topics with subject matter experts.

International & English Language Programs (IELP)
Studying abroad builds confidence and cultural knowledge. Through our IELP programs, ambitious international students can gain the business and networking skills they need and help contribute to positive change around the globe.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW (OLLI-UW)
Gifts to OLLI-UW support learning opportunities for adults over age 50 that foster brain health through intellectually stimulating lectures and social interactions.

Community Engagement Fund
Help support projects that extend the reach of our programs through webinars, workshops, community conversations, and events that support our general scholarship fund.
Meet Our Team
Driven by our belief that everyone deserves education to thrive in an ever-changing world, we partner with philanthropists and community partners to increase access to education attainment and to drive innovation in education design and delivery.
Email the Team-
Manca ValumChief Advancement Officer
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Hanson HoseinDirector of Strategic Engagement
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Julie ScalesAssociate Director of Advancement
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Rives RobertsonExecutive Assistant to the Vice Provost