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The Fellowships and Grants team within the Career and Community Engagement Center works closely with Whitman students and alumni in their candidacy for national scholarships, fellowships and grants. 

Each year Whitman students earn generous awards for graduate study, research, teaching, public service, and independent projects in the U.S. and abroad. Successful applicants typically excel in three areas: academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement/service.

Candidates are advised to explore opportunities that best match their interests, experience, and long-term goals, and to work well in advance of submission deadlines. Competition for merit-based fellowships, scholarships, and grants is keen. Applications require careful thought and considerable preparation.

We follow a simple protocol for students and alumni who are new to the office. Complete this intake survey to submit relevant materials (including an information form, transcript, and resume or CV) to the F&G team. These items will give us a good blueprint of your academic standing, service, and leadership, all of which figure into any competitive fellowship, scholarship, or grant application.

Director for Fellowships and Grants, Dr. Jess Hernandez, is available via appointment (click 'Fellowships and Grants'). Contact Administrative Assistant Jenny Stratton with questions.

Jess Hernandez, Ph.D.
Director for Fellowships and Grants
Hunter Conservatory 403
Career and Community Engagement Center
509.527.5184
hernand2@whitman.edu

Cat Diebel-Wilson, M.A.
Career Development and Fellowships Specialist
Hunter Conservatory 308
Career and Community Engagement Center
509.522.4317
diebelwc@whitman.edu

Jenny Stratton, M.S.
Administrative Assistant for Fellowships and Grants
Hunter Conservatory 305
Career and Community Engagement Center
509.527.5933
strattjm@whitman.edu