Women's Education & Leadership Institute (WELI)

More than a scholarship program

WELI strives to increase college completion rates among female students in the Salinas Valley . With the support of the WELI Program, WELI Scholars of Hartnell College will achieve their leadership potential and attain personal, academic, and professional success. We are excited to share that 25 scholars have been selected for the 2024-25 WELI cohort!

WELI Scholars receive the following benefits:  

• Leadership Training: Three day training to develop critical life skills such as budgeting and communication.

• Mentor Program: Community leaders serve as WELI Mentors.

• Scholarship Award: At completion of Leadership Training, students receive a $1,250 award. An additional $1,250 will be given upon completion of the mentor workshops.

Eligibility:

Must be a current Hartnell student who plans on being enrolled at Hartnell for the 2024-2025 Academic Year Maintain enrollment in at least 9 units each semester (6 units, if DSPS recipient) Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher Transgender and Cisgender women are welcome to apply. Former WELI recipients are not eligible to apply.

Applications for the 25-26 WELI Cohort coming in Spring 2025!