Garrett-Sherwood Scholars

“When I visited the campus, I was greeted by like minded people that I felt had the same search for knowledge I did. That was the moment I knew Whitman was a perfect fit for me.”

• Interned at Microsoft, contributing to the development of a GUI (Graphical User Interface) tailored for internal use by Microsoft employees.
• Founded and operated a business specializing in building and selling custom computers, while also gaining valuable insights into running a successful enterprise.

“Made Whitman more affordable for my family, gave me confidence in my abilities entering Whitman.”

• Economics and Chinese double major.
• Works as a Community Engagement Student Leader For Nonprofit and Community Partnerships.
• Serves as a program assistant for the Land, Water, Justice Field course at Whitman College.
• Works as a Food Justice Project Program Leader, planning and facilitating local food-access-related volunteer opportunities for students.
• Student Office Assistant at Dean of Students Office.

“The generous Garret-Sherwood Scholarship has completely changed my college experience, relieving so much of the stress around loans and debt.”

• Prospective Biology/Philosophy Major
• Part of the track dedicated to cross country and distance running at Whitman.
• Interned for Fisheries Habitat Management with ICC, during the summer of 2023.

“I have grown immensely as a person at Whitman, largely due to the tight-knit, supportive community, which also challenges each other to grow as individuals and scholars.”

• Economics and Computer Science double major with a Religion minor.
• Serving as an Inclusion Fellow, playing a pivotal role in cultivating an inclusive environment, with an emphasis on empowering first-generation and/or working-class individuals.
• Leading the charge as the Market Manager of Whitman African Student Association, spreading enthusiasm through vibrant celebrations of African Culture.
• Was actively involved as an off-campus studies intern guiding students in their study abroad decisions, offering valuable support and insight.

“Attending Whitman was influenced by an early connection with my admission officer via the GS scholarship. Conversations with current students confirmed Whitman's strong support for first-gen working-class students, reinforcing my decision to choose a student-centric institution.”

• Politics Major with a History Minor and a Global Studies Concentration.
• Engaged as a leader in the college's Summer Fly-In Program and active member of Affinity groups Latine Unidos and First-Generation/Working-Class Club.
• Serving as an Inclusion Fellow, playing a pivotal role in cultivating an inclusive environment, with an emphasis on empowering first-generation and/or working-class individuals.