He presented a dissertation on Maxwell 's theory of electricity and magnetism in the competition for a Fellowship in 1884. Thomson and Forsyth were appointed to examine Whitehead and, much to his surprise, he won one of the five scholarships available that year.
Siya ipinapahayag ng isang disertasyon sa Maxwell 's theory ng elektrisidad at balani sa kumpetisyon para sa isang Fellowship in 1884. Thomson at Forsyth ay hihirangin upang suriin at Whitehead, marami sa kanyang sorpresa, siya won ang isa sa mga limang scholarships na taon.