Seafair Foundation

Programs: The seafair foundation scholarship program for women is an immersive experience for young women seeking academic scholarships and opportunities for leadership, service, and personal and professional development. Each participant is guaranteed a minimum of 500 in scholarship funds. The scholarship program for women strives to empower young women in reaching their personal and professional goals. The program showcases each individual's academic abilities, public speaking skills, interview skills and community service. Development and educational opportunities include professional networking, mentorship, a resume review workshop, a leadership forum, interviewing, dress for success, and public speaking. With a mission to promote philanthropy, empowerment, diversity and community involvement, participants represent seafair at nearly 20 community events and parades.

the seafair holiday cruise takes to the water as independent boaters and charter operators volunteer their boats, crews and time to host approximately 1,500 intellectually disabled guests on a special holiday cruise on lakes union & washington. Nearly 200 boats are decked out in lights and holiday cheer at nine docks and yacht clubs around the lakes. Once on board, guests are treated to a snack and beverages provided by participating boat owners and skippers. Guests also enjoy entertainment, gifts and visits from santa claus as they cruise for two hours through the montlake cut to lake washington. Simultaneous cruises take place in bremerton and olympia.

the seafair ambassador program nurtures future leaders through a program of education, mentorship, volunteerism and cultural exposure to create a future of vibrant and prosperous communities in the greater seattle area. The seafair foundation annually invites local area high school sophomores and juniors to apply for one of ten seafair ambassador positions. Selected students represent seafair in a unique year-long calendar of community participation. Through volunteerism, mentor meetings, and participating in festival events, ambassadors learn just how "global- and "local" their own community is. This preparation allows for an even larger learning experience as they participate in a hosted exchange with students from seattle's sister city, kobe, japan.

seafair believes in celebrating the traditions of our region, resources and diverse residents. Each year, approximately 35 local parades/festivals are chosen through an application process to be a part of the boeing seafair foundation community events program. Seafair offers program participants resources that include support, training, information, marketing and event promotions, operational and administrative assistance.