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Fellowships and Grants

Make Meaningful Contributions

Unlock Your True Potential

The Fellowships and Grants team at the Career and Community Engagement Center provides support to students and alumni in their application for nationally and globally competitive grants, fellowships and scholarships. Through these awards, Whitties can foster self-reflection and expand their understanding of different issues, ideas, and values—and themselves. Our goal is to help individuals develop critical thinking skills so they can increase the value that they bring to their communities.

Since the year 2000, over 650 Whitman students and alumni have earned distinguished fellowships and grants, including:

29

Watson Fellowships

108

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Awards

54

Gilman International Scholarships

11

Udall Scholarships

46

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

11

Goldwater Scholarships

I went to an information session, talked to Fellowships and Grants about it and I took home a Watson Fellowship pamphlet and pinned it to my corkboard for the next four years. I knew it was something I wanted to strive for, but I never thought it was going to happen, to be honest.

Liam Voorhees '21, Environmental Humanities Major

Fellowships
The Keys to Success

How to Become a Fellowship Candidate

Are you looking for help with a competitive fellowship application? Look no further! Our resources will cover everything you need to know to stand out as a candidate. Our Fellowships and Grants Team can provide support throughout your journey as well as connect you with mentors who have been in similar positions before. With the right knowledge and dedication to personal growth and development, your chances of success increase significantly.

Become a Fellowship Candidate