Scholarship Application

Scholarships up to $1,000 per year are available for the study of chemistry at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Chemistry scholarships are linked in amount to ACT scores and are in addition to those awarded by Washburn University.

Qualification Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be selected from those applicants who satisfy the criteria listed below.

  1. A "B" average in all completed high school work.
  2. A "B" average in all completed college work for transfer students.
  3. A combined ACT score of 25 or above.

Recipients are expected to declare a major in chemistry, enroll in CH 151 or higher numbered chemistry course, and participate in the Chemistry Club and other departmental activities requiring student involvement. Half of the scholarship is awarded for the first semester at Wasburn, with the remainder awarded at the beginning of the spring semester, with the expectation the chemistry course is passed with a grade of "B" or better.

Continuation Criteria at Washburn University

The scholarship may be extended for up to 3 years and may be graduated. For consideration of the year-by-year extension the student must make progress toward the major in chemistry by satisfying the criteria listed below.

  1. During the previous year enrolled in at least one chemistry course at the level of CH 151 or higher each semester.
  2. Maintain a 3.00 GPA in chemistry and overall in courses taken at Washburn University.
  3. Participated in the Chemistry Club and other departmental activities requiring student involvement.
  4. Enroll in 12 credit hours each semester.

Current students

New Students

Please fill out the following application and hit the "Submit" button to send it electronically to the Washburn Chemistry Department. You may alternatively download the application and return it to the Chemistry Department

Name:
Street Address:
City, State Zip: ,
Telephone:
E-mail:
   
High School GPA: College GPA:
Math ACT: Science Reasoning ACT: Combined ACT:
   
Have you completed an application for admission and scholarship to Washburn University?
  Yes No
   
Please write a paragraph outlining your academic goals at Washburn University and your career goals thereafter. Include any other information which you think may be relevant to the selection process.
 
   
 

In addition to the above application form, you must also send by mail a copy of your high school and college (if applicable) transcripts. A letter of support from your most recent chemistry teacher or guidance counselor may be helpful but is not required.

Please send transcript(s) and letter of support to:

Dr. Stephen Angel
Department of Chemistry
Washburn University
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621

All application materials must be received by February 20, 2010.

Please direct questions to:
Dr. Stephen Angel, Chair
Department of Chemistry, Washburn University
E-Mail: stephen.angel@washburn.edu Phone: 785-670-2266