About
Scholarship Junkies

Here at Scholarship Junkies, we make it easy for you to reach your educational goals and dreams. We connect you to thousands of scholarships worth millions of dollars through our scholarship bank, educational knowledge resources through our monthly newsletters, and our monthly webinars led by the education experts!

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Our mission

Out team is driven by a singular mission: to provide students with the necessary resources and support to achieve their educational dreams.

Our story

Scholarship Junkies is a program within Scholar Fund, a non-profit organization, where we connect community needs to opportunities and resources. To learn more about Scholar Fund, visit: https://www.scholarfundwa.org/.

what you can expect

Simple and effective

Get the money you need to pay for school, for FREE

Seriously, only free & easy $ opportunities sent your way!

Educational knowledge materials

Get all the tips & tricks to navigate higher education, all things FAFSA & WASFA, scholarships, apprenticeships, applications, career pathways, etc.!

Hear from the experts!

Live and pre-recorded monthly webinars breaking down all educational knowledge materials, educational and professional panels, resumes, etc.!

Our team

The amazing team making it happen!

Alejandra Pérez
Director of Education Strategy
alejandra@scholarfundwa.org
Alejandra is an educator and organizer, committed to transform systems that ultimately serve students of color to accomplish their educational goals. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Culturally Sustaining Education at the University of Washington. Outside of school and work, Alejandra loves shopping, traveling, and riding thrill rides at theme parks!
Alexis Sullivan
Education Strategy Sr. Manager
alexis@scholarfundwa.org
Alexis is a mother, educator, and facilitator with a passion for fostering collaboration across schools and districts that promote centering student voice and leadership. When Alexis isn't working you can probably find her at a Seattle Mariners game or at a park in Auburn with her daughter and partner.
Daniela Murguía
Education Strategy Manager
daniela@scholarfundwa.org
Daniela is an educator who is passionate about education freedom, community joy, and supporting students through their educational journeys. She is an undocumented alumna from the University of Washington Bothell, and is now pursuing her Master’s in Education at the University of Washington Bothell. During her free time, she enjoys gardening, doing her own nails, and visiting Disney parks!
Kendall Shareef
Education Strategy Coordinator
kendall@scholarfundwa.org
Kendall is a writer, a poet, and an education specialist who loves research and is passionate about finding scholarships for as many students as possible. As a WSU alum, he’s let out a few “Go Cougs!” over the years, and in his free time, If he isn’t writing, you might catch him watching an anime or flipping through the pages of a good book.
Teofila SanJose
Education Strategy Coordinator
teofila@scholarfundwa.org
Teofila is one of our Education Strategy Coordinators and is dedicated to working towards a world in which education is accessible for everyone. She is a recent graduate of Smith College where she studied political theory. When she isn't working, you will likely find her reading or playing music with friends.

Genius is everywhere, opportunity isn't.

We’re a small team on a mission to bring access to higher education and career navigation for everyone. The craziest thing we can do is nothing.

Our Mission

Our mission is to maximize human potential through access to higher education and career attainment.

Our Vision

A singular platform that exist to help students apply to the right colleges; find, apply to, and win scholarships; and land their dream job/internship.

Our impact reaches hundreds of schools, thousands of students, and millions of dollars

Our amazing board

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David Coven, President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students. Graduating from the University of Washington’s Mechanical Engineering program, he revolutionize energy at Tesla, transportation at Hyperloop, and the aerospace industry at Boeing.

Brent Schroeter, Director of Technology

Hailing from the forests of Bellingham, Brent transforms rocks into transistors and leaves into pounds of code. Brent balances studying Computer Science at the University of Washington with pushing boundaries at the likes of SpaceX, TUNE, Hyperloop, and Blue Origin. Give him baby carrots, and he’ll turn them into rocket ships. At SJ, he can be found sculpting the digital platforms that make college free.

Paul Gentsch, Director of Business Development

Paul is a beautiful, " business bachelor. Growing up in Issaquah, Paul has been around Seattle nearly his whole life. When not digging holes for Elon Musk, he emerges above ground and spends his time helping to develop business foundations at Scholarship Junkies. Otherwise, you can find him digging paths of opportunity for the leaders of tomorrow.

Malachi Williams, Director of Operations

A bastion of positive energy, Malachi’s infinite smiles started their journey in Tacoma before gracing the University of Washington. There, he graduated with degrees in Civil Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering, all while building the future at Tesla, Hyperloop, and Boeing. Now he leverages his expertise to uplift millions with the power of higher education.

Our fantastic strategic advisors

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Darrell Powell
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.

Nate Miles
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.

Ben Goldman
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.

Jack Knellinger
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.

Deborah Wilds
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.

Amy Sallin
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.

David Coven
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.

David Coven
President & CEO

David steers the ship, smoothing the stormy sea that is financial liberation for students. He drives strategy to forge a sustainable pathway to make college free for millions of students.