How to Apply for Scholarships
Washburn University has numerous scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate students who have not completed a first baccalaureate degree. Each year WU awards approximately $5.8 million dollars in scholarships. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher to qualify for Academic Scholarships and most Departmental Scholarships. The deadline to apply for Washburn University Scholarships is February 15.
Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen - students must submit an Application for Admission and Scholarship to the Admissions Office by February 15. In addition you must submit 6th or 7th semester transcripts with ACT/SAT scores sent directly from your high school.
Scholarships for Transfer Students - students must submit Application for Admission and Scholarship to the Admissions Office. In addition, you must submit academic transcripts from all schools previously attended. If you have completed less than 24 semester hours you must also submit a high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores (not less than 5 years old.)
Scholarships for Continuing Washburn Students - must submit a Washburn University Academic Scholarship Application to the Financial Aid Office. Continuing students must reapply each year for academic scholarships; however, scholarships will be awarded based on a RENEWAL process which looks at a student's previous award/enrollment and GPA. Only full time undergraduate students working towards their first baccalaureate degree will be considered for these scholarship awards.
Departmental Scholarships - requires recommendation from the student's department. For example: Athletics, Debate, Music, and Nursing all have departmental funds available. Some departments may have scholarships available to graduate students. Please contact the specific department for additional details.
STATE OF KANSAS FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Kansas Comprehensive Grant - a need based grant for full-time undergraduate students that are residents of Kansas. You must complete the FAFSA and have the results sent to Washburn prior to April 1. The maximum award is $1100 and does not have to be repaid.
The following State of Kansas Financial Aid Programs require completion of the FAFSA and most require completion of the State of Kansas Supplement ($10.00 fee):
- Kansas State Scholarship
- Ethnic Minority Scholarship
- Kansas Nursing Scholarship
- Kansas Teacher Scholarship
- Vocational Scholarship (Contact Board of Regents)
- Kansas Career Work Study Program
For more information on the above programs and application procedures contact: Kansas Board of Regents (785) 296-3517 or visit their web site at Financial Aid Sources for Kansas Students.
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Internet Scholarship Searches: See the Free Scholarship Search page for links to several scholarship searches.
Clubs & Charitable Organizations: Details available through organization or high school counselor
Employer Related Assistance Program: Details available through employer or parent's employer
Washburn Endowment Association (www.givetowashburn.org)
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
(http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/): Students will complete the on-line application, recommenders submit on-line recommendations, and students arrange to have all the financial information and transcripts sent directly to Gary Forbach, Institute for the Study and Practice of Leadership, Washburn University, Topeka, KS 66621. Then after reviewing all applications, Dr. Forbach will nominate up to two students and forward all their application support materials to the foundation.
Hispanic College Fund (http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/): The Hispanic College Fund Scholars Program includes multiple scholarship programs which you can read about on their website. Each program has different requirements and deadlines. Once you complete your applications, HCF will match you to the scholarship program which fits you best.
ROTC Scholarships (http://www.armyrotc.ku.edu/scholarships/)
Washburn University
1700 SW College
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone: (785) 670-1151
Toll-Free: 800-524-8447
financialaid@washburn.edu
