All students who apply for admission to Whitman are considered for the
following merit-based scholarships. Additionally, students may apply
for consideration for the Campbell and Higley Music Scholarships, and for the President’s Scholarships in art, debate, or theatre. Students who wish to apply for need-based scholarships must submit the appropriate forms.
Students who wish to be considered for the following scholarships need only apply for admission to Whitman.
| Whitman Achievement-based Scholarships |
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Whitman
awards renewable, four-year merit-based scholarships, ranging from
$8000 to $12,000 to entering students who have excelled academically. |
| Whitman National Merit Scholarships |
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National
Merit finalists receive either a $2,000 scholarship in addition to
their need-based gift aid or a $1,000 scholarship in addition to their
Whitman Achievement Scholarships, if they do not demonstrate need.
National Merit finalists who notify the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation by May 1 that Whitman is their first-choice college receive
these awards. |
| Paul Garrett and Claire Sherwood Memorial Scholarships |
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Awards
may range from $2,500 to $35,000 per year depending upon demonstrated
financial need. The scholarship also includes a trip to New York City
in the student’s senior year to meet Whitman alumni and to visit the
headquarters of major corporations and graduate schools in the east. |
| The Eells Scholarship |
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Awarded
to an entering scholar who has financial need and demonstrates high
academic achievement as well as some talent in the fine or performing
arts or humanities. The Eells scholarship covers tuition and fees for
four years, and includes a research grant. |
| Lomen-Douglas Scholarships |
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Students
whose backgrounds and experiences demonstrate the ability to contribute
to increasing socioeconomic and multicultural diversity awareness at
Whitman are chosen to receive these scholarships. Loman-Douglas
scholarships range from $2,000 to $35,000 and vary depending on
achievement and financial need. |
| President’s Scholarships for Academics |
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Students with need will receive the full amount of their need in gift
aid. Students who do not demonstrate need will receive $2,500 per year.
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| Physical Plant Non-Traditional Student Scholarship |
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This scholarship has been established through Whitman College’s Physical Plant Services. The staff have come together to raise funds to provide a non-traditional (i.e. and older, perhaps married, parent or student who is coming to Whitman under special circumstances) additional scholarship funds. Each year, the selected student or students will receive an additional $5,000 in scholarship that will help them meet their educational costs while attending Whitman.
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Students wishing to be considered for the following scholarships must apply separately:
| Campbell Music Scholarships |
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Students
who have exhibited exceptional musical talent and achievement are
selected to receive Campbell Music Scholarships ranging from $500 to
$2,000 per year. Recipients may major in any field. Click here for full information. For audition information, contact (509) 527-5232. |
| Higley Music Scholarships |
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The
Higley Scholarship is a four-year scholarship awarded to one or more
incoming students intending to declare music as a major. Higley
scholarships range between $1,000 and $6,000 per year. Click here for full information. For audition information, contact (509) 527-5232. |
| President’s Scholarships |
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President’s
Scholarships may range from $2,500 to $35,000 per year, depending upon
financial need, based upon exceptional performance in art, debate, or theatre.
President’s Scholars may major in any field, but are expected to
participate in their awarded performance areas during their years at
Whitman. For more information contact (509) 527-5176.
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Salzman-Medica Scholarship
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Recipients
are selected by the forensics coach, Jim Hanson, and require an
additional application form which may be obtained by contacting Mr.
Hanson at (509) 527-5499.
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