All leadership students are eligible for scholarships
The Washburn University Leadership Institute has committed to creating a structured learning environment that fosters and encourages student leadership development. Incoming, direct from high school or transfer, and current students who have demonstrated leadership initiative, academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities during high school or college may be eligible for leadership scholarships. These scholarships are worth approximately $1,250 and awarded to students pursuing the Leadership Studies Minor or Certificate. They are renewable up to four years if all requirements are met.
If you are interested in a leadership scholarship, application materials are made available in September for the following fall.
Incoming student scholarships
Direct from high school and transfer students coming to Washburn University are invited to complete the incoming student application. These are competitive scholarships suitable for students who exhibit leadership initiative and seek additional leadership development opportunities during their college years. Most scholarships start at $1,250.
Eligibility criteria
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for high school students
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA for transfer students
Requirements
- Attending Washburn University full time (at least 12 hours per semester).
- Achieving satisfactory annual progress toward earning a Leadership Studies minor or certificate as indicated in the Satisfactory Annual Progress section below.
- Maintaining at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Completing the required activities of the Aleshire Center, including, as a minimum:
- Completing LE100 during the fall semester, if not already completed, the first year of receiving the scholarship.
- Attending Fall Kickoff and Spring Kick-off (August 23, 2024, and January 25, 2025)
- Attending four (4) Aleshire Center events/programs per semester. Examples (All Center Meetings; Volunteer Experiences; Scholarship Interview Day; Team Engagement; etc.)
- Volunteering for the Leadership Challenge Event™ at least 2 hours on March 7, 2025, and complete all tasks related to the assigned role.
If you would like to schedule a visit with the Leadership Institute to find out more about the scholarship process, please contact leadership@washburn.edu or 785.670.2000.
Current student scholarships
Current Leadership Institute students with a 3.0 GPA and are active in the Leadership Institute are invited to apply for a Leadership Institute scholarship. These are competitive scholarships suitable for students who exhibit leadership initiative and seek additional leadership development opportunities during their college years.
Eligibility criteria
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
Requirements
- Attending Washburn University full time (at least 12 hours per semester).
- Achieving satisfactory annual progress toward earning a Leadership Studies minor or certificate as indicated in the Satisfactory Annual Progress section below.
- Maintaining at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Completing the required activities of the Aleshire Center, including, as a minimum:
- Completing LE100 during the fall semester, if not already completed, the first year of receiving the scholarship.
- Attending Fall Kickoff and Spring Kick-off (August 23, 2024, and January 25, 2025)
- Attending four (4) Aleshire Center events/programs per semester. Examples (All Center Meetings; Volunteer Experiences; Scholarship Interview Day; Team Engagement; etc.)
- Volunteering for the Leadership Challenge Event™ at least 2 hours on March 7, 2025, and complete all tasks related to the assigned role.
If you would like more information about the scholarship process, please contact leadership@washburn.edu or 785.670.2000.
GET IN TOUCH WITH the Aleshire Center
Mailing Address
1700 SW College Avenue
Benton Hall, room 408
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.2000
aleshirecenter@washburn.edu
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