Project Baldwin

A mentoring initiative for first-generation 
and/or income-limited students to increase 
retention and completion rates for all students 
while addressing the male achievement gap

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  2. Project Baldwin: North Men of Color

Project Baldwin: North

Project Baldwin is a mentoring initiative for first-generation and/or income-limited students attending Seattle Colleges to provide support, funding resources, and mentorship for Seattle Colleges’ affinity mentorship group initiatives and address the male achievement gap. Project Baldwin: North at North Seattle College is a collective of students, staff and faculty who connect to empower. We are here to build community and boost completion and transfer outcomes for Project Baldwin Scholars.

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Project Baldwin was named in honor of beloved elder James Baldwin, the celebrated American author and activist.

To find out more about Project Baldwin, read more here.


Mission & Values

Create a safe and inclusive learning environment in order to foster academic, cultural and personal growth in its members. We empower each other through camaraderie.

Resources & Support

  • Encourage and nurture brotherhood bonds among male students of color.
  • Build community and encourage higher educational attainment.
  • Develop leadership and professional skills to succeed beyond college.
  • Gain access to funding resources!

Additional Events & Activities 

Project Baldwin: North scholars participate in various events and activities including career and networking events, volunteer opportunities, quarterly academic advising, funding/scholarship workshops, study sessions, intramural sports, peer-to-peer mentoring, Project Baldwin celebrations, and more.

Eligibility and Participation Form

Enrolled or planning to enroll at one of the Seattle College campuses.

Maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Attend an information session.

Create a Mentor Collective account to be paired with a peer or industry mentor.

  • Check in twice quarterly with your Project Baldwin staff member (beginning and end of each quarter).
    Be willing to engage in a minimum of two extracurricular learning activities each quarter, choosing from the following options:
    • Fellas Friday session
    • Or Participate in a developmental workshop (e.g., Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing, Financial Literacy, social justice).
    • Project Baldwin event.
    • Volunteer for community service.
    • Support Project Baldwin as a peer mentor and/or student ambassador.

Project Baldwin Participation Form

Complete the participation form below to be considered for the Project Baldwin program.
https://go.seattlecolleges.edu/form/project-baldwin

Scholarship Opportunities