Smith College Sweaters That Give Back
Why Your Smith Sweater Matters
As a proud Smith alumna and grateful recipient of financial aid, our founder knows firsthand how transformative scholarship support can be. Alumknits exists because Smith made college possible — and this is our way of knitting that generosity forward.
That’s why a portion of every Smith College sweater sale is donated to Smith’s General Scholarship Aid Fund, helping ensure that cost is never the reason a talented student can’t say “yes” to Smith.
When you wear your Smith sweater, you’re not just repping your alma mater — you’re helping someone else get there.
How Your Purchase Supports Smith Students
We keep it simple and transparent:
- You choose your sweater.
Select your favorite Smith College design, color, and custom details from Alumknits. - We donate a portion of the sale.
For every Smith sweater purchased, Alumknits donates a portion of the proceeds to Smith’s General Scholarship Aid Fund.
Together, we fuel opportunity.
Your cozy, custom Smith sweater becomes a small but meaningful part of a larger effort to support access, equity, and opportunity at Smith.
Each season, Alumknits donates a portion of Smith sweater sales in a single gift to Smith’s General Scholarship Aid Fund.
Tanya Trevisan
Founder & Proud Smithie — Class of 1993
Supporting the Next Generation of Smithies
Scholarship support reaches:
- First-generation students taking a chance on a new future
- Students balancing academics, work, and family responsibilities
- Bright, driven people who belong at Smith but may not have the means to get there without help
Your Smith College sweater becomes a quiet but powerful act of solidarity. You’re saying: I’ve been where you are, and I want you to have this chance too.
When you wear your Smith sweater, you’re not just repping your alma mater — you’re helping someone else get there.
Why the General Scholarship Aid Fund?
Smith’s General Scholarship Aid Fund provides flexible support wherever it’s needed most. Instead of being limited to one program or department, these funds help the college respond to real students’ real financial needs in real time.
That means your purchase can help:
- Close financial gaps for incoming and returning students
- Provide support when family circumstances change unexpectedly
- Make a Smith education possible for students from a wide range of backgrounds
Ways to Show Your Smith Pride (and Give Back)
- Buy a Smith College sweater that gives back.
Every purchase contributes to scholarship aid. - Gift a sweater to a fellow Smithie.
Perfect for reunions, big life milestones, or that friend who still talks about Paradise Pond at every brunch. - Share the story.
Post a photo in your sweater and share that your purchase helps fund Smith’s General Scholarship Aid Fund. Tag Alumknits and encourage others to join in.
Giving Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Which purchases support Smith’s General Scholarship Aid Fund?
All sweaters in our Smith College collection are part of this giving initiative. When you purchase a Smith sweater from Alumknits, a portion of the sale is donated to Smith’s General Scholarship Aid Fund.
Does this affect the price of the sweaters?
No. Our pricing is set with this giving-back commitment built in. You’re not paying extra at checkout — we’re allocating a portion of our proceeds to support scholarships.
Is this a limited-time initiative?
This initiative was inspired by a deep sense of gratitude and the spirit of giving. Alumknits intends to keep it going as part of our brand’s commitment to Smith. If the structure or timing ever changes, we’ll be transparent and update this page.
Can I donate to Smith directly as well?
Absolutely. We encourage it. Our giving is meant to complement, not replace, direct support to Smith College. You can always donate directly through Smith’s official giving channels in addition to purchasing an Alumknits Smith sweater.
