Endowments, Scholarships, and Funds

Maxwell Lecture Multicultural Endowment 2-81-19-90004

Established by the Trustees in 1993 in honor of David and Madeleine Maxwell. This lectureship is to support bringing speakers to campus to lecture on national and international issues dealing with diversity and the interactions of cultures. It is designed to enrich the Whitman campus with divergent points of view and to encourage discussion and debate.

MISA (Minority and International Student Assistance) Endowment 2-81-43-90007

Provides "financial assistance to minority and international students who are unable to meet unplanned or unexpected financial demands that arise during their undergraduate education at the College" including but not limited to: student programs, emergencies, tuition fees, or other special circumstances deemed appropriate by the VPDI.

Gay and Lesbian Endowment 2-81-43-90005

Funding to support the operations and activities of LGBTQIA+ student groups on campus (formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Alliance).

Gay and Lesbian Endowment - Alumni 2-81-43-90010

Funding to support the operations and activities of LGBTQIA+ student groups on campus (formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Alliance). An emphasis for this account is on supporting opportunities for connection between current LGBTQIA+ students at Whitman and LGBTQIA+ alumni.

Elbridge and Mary Stuart Religious Counselor Endowment 2-81-42-90012

Established by E. A. Stuart, a college leader and founder of the Carnation Company, in 1940 in memory of his wife Mary Horner Stuart. The income from this fund is to be used to promote the religious life of the campus; employment of a counselor of students; coordinating and developing all of the campus activities relating to religious promotion. [Currently utilized to cover a portion of the salary for the Interfaith Chaplain]

Clubb End-Local Stu Outreach Endowment 2-81-32-90018

Provides financial support for outreach to middle and high school students in the Walla Walla area. Intended to support Whitman Institute for Summer Enrichment (WISE) and/or other outreach programs on the Whitman campus or in Walla Walla area schools.

Smead Christian Religious and Spiritual Life Endowment 2-81-43-90019

Provides staff and students resources to enhance student and religious life at Whitman. Income should be utilized for various purposes, including but not limited to: educating students on Christian origins of the College and Whitman's first 100 years; supporting visits by guest lecturers on religious and spiritual topics; providing support for students or staff to attend special events off campus for spiritual reasons; other related activities.

Andrew Mellon Fund Endowment 2-90-59-90026

Established in 1991, the Andrew Mellon Foundation provided a grant (with matching funds from the College) for the identified purpose to address diversity on campus and in the curriculum. The following areas of concern were noted: the number of minority students, faculty and staff at the college; the support structure for minority students; lack of tolerance for diversity and lack of appreciation of difference; the role of diversity issues in the curriculum; the ways in which the College Catalog addresses issues of race, gender, etc.; outreach to minority populations in the surrounding communities; the location of the college; and resource allocation.

Nord Award Gay/Lesbian Issues 2-81-49-90031

The David Nord award is presented to current Whitman College students (faculty members and student/faculty teams are also eligible) to complete projects that address critical issues facing queer communities through a variety of creative and scholarly mediums. Established by Whitman alum David Nord ‘83, award recipients receive a cash award (current endowment budget allows for $1,000.00-$1,500.00) and the budgeted expenses associated with the completion of their project are also provided (up to $1,500.00).

Class 1986 Minority Award Endowment 2-81-72-90009

The Class of 1986 Award is a scholarship presented to a student who warrants recognition for significant contributions to their home community or the Whitman community in terms of leadership or active engagement. The award is intended to recognize students whose contributions or service has advanced inclusive excellence (diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism) with a particular emphasis on racial justice and/or service to Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities. Established by the Class of 1986, award recipients receive a cash award (current endowment budget allows for $1,000.00) that is dispersed to their student account.

Khan, Nasir M. Endowment 2-81-43-90006

The Nasir Khan award is a scholarship established by Sigma Chi Fraternity and intended to defer expenses for a student of color and/or international student who has made a notable contribution to diversity at Whitman College. The award recipient does not need to be a member of Sigma Chi, Gamma Epsilon (Whitman) Chapter, but preference is given to nominees who meet the intended criteria and are also a pledge or active member of Sigma Chi at Whitman. Individuals who have previously received the award are eligible to receive it again, but preference is given to those who have not previously won the award. Khan Award recipients receive a cash award (current endowment budget allows for $2,000.00-$3,000.00) that is dispersed to their student account. The Khan Award selection committee shall be comprised of the Whitman College Dean of Students (VPDI serving as their proxy), the Director of Multicultural Student Affairs [Intercultural Center], the International Student Advisor [Director of International Student and Scholar Services], the Consul of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Chi, and an alumnus of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund 2-81-42-90030

Donations submitted to the College to support initiatives that positively impact inclusion, belonging and dialogue.

Family Connections-Weekend 2-81-43-90025

To provide financial support for up to two family members of first-year students who are unable to afford the trip to campus for Family Weekend. Students selected will have high financial need and be in their first year at Whitman.