The Whirlpool Foundation has awarded 24 scholarships to the students of Whirlpool Corporation employees through the Sons and Daughters College and Vocational Training Scholarship program.
Since the inception of the scholarship program, the Foundation has offered the traditional four year college/university scholarships. Beginning in 2023, the scholarship program was expanded to meet the post-secondary educational needs for students who have aspirations of pursuing a career in the vocational technical career pathway.
The Whirlpool Foundation explains that these scholarships are granted to the best and brightest among high school seniors across Whirlpool locations inclusive of the eight U.S. manufacturing communities. The Foundation provides these scholarships through a competitive process in which children of more than 20,000 U.S. Whirlpool Corporation employees are eligible to participate.
“We know that post-secondary education opportunities may not be the same for everyone, and more importantly, education is different for everyone,” says Deb O’Connor, managing director, Whirlpool Foundation. “The Whirlpool Foundation recognizes that difference, sees the importance of inclusivity and strives to provide access to career pathways for all students. By supporting students’ diverse career interests and aspirations, we also contribute to our innovative workforce.”
The following children of Whirlpool Twin Cities and field employees have been selected to receive a Whirlpool Sons & Daughters Scholarship:
Ananya Bommineni, daughter of Sudha Damacherla, will study psychology at the University of Michigan.
Ella L. Gable, daughter of Jon Gable, will study psychology at Michigan State University.
Anna Prosser, daughter of Adam Prosser, will study elementary education at Michigan State University and plans to teach at a second or third grade level.
Victor Reyes, son of Natalie Reyes, will study biochemistry at Purdue University and pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Brady Roberts, son of Tishia Roberts, will study supply chain management at Michigan State University.
Madeline Salzman, daughter of Daniel Salzman, will double major in lower and upper elementary at Grand Valley State University.
Abigail Winsman, daughter of Chase Winsman, will study health sciences at Grand Valley State University.
Campbell Jenkins, son of field employee Brendan Jenkins, will attend and play college golf at Skidmore College.
The Sons & Daughters Scholarship Program launched in 1952 and has provided more than 2,000 scholarships and honor awards totaling over $18 million, with more than 60 Whirlpool Foundation scholarship and award recipients currently attending colleges and universities across the nation.
About the Whirlpool Foundation:
Since 1952, the Whirlpool Foundation has been making a real, positive difference in local communities where Whirlpool Corporation families live and work. This is accomplished through two central pillars, House + Home. “House” supports a decent and affordable place to live and plan for the future, and “Home” focuses on creating thriving, resilient communities through education and neighborhood revitalization. The Foundation has an absolute commitment to equality and fairness for everyone, especially Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). It takes an innovative approach to social investing that prioritizes impact with measurable, positive results.
