EXCLUSIVE: Seattle University Hit With Federal Complaint Over Costco-Backed DEI Scholarship

Costco DEI scholarship lawsuit challenges Seattle U

Seattle University faces a federal civil rights complaint for its race‑ and sex‑based scholarships, including one funded by Costco. The Equal Protection Project alleges the programs violate Title VI and Title IX by discriminating against students outside designated demographic groups. The complaint, filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, targets three DEI‑based aid programs. These include the Costco Scholarship Fu…

EXCLUSIVE: Seattle University Hit With Federal Complaint Over Costco-Backed DEI Scholarship

Seattle University has been hit with a federal civil rights complaint over scholarships and programs that select students on the basis of race and sex, including one that’s administered in partnership with Costco.In its complaint, the Equal Protection Project cites three different scholarships and programs that advance the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda, including one sponsored by the retail giant. The complaint, first viewed by T…