Scholarships for Art Majors
Thousands of dollars in scholarship support are awarded each year to new and returning art, art education and art history majors attending full time. Work-study, studio-assistant positions and internships are also available. Contact the Art Department if you have questions.
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Barbara L. Buzick Art Scholarship & John R. Adams Endowed Art Scholarship
Both of these full-ride scholarships seek exceptionally strong artists with demonstrated commitments to high academic and artistic performance. To support these endeavors, both scholarships provide full-time tuition and room/board, as well as an annual stipend for academic/art supplies. While the Barbara L. Buzick is only open to incoming freshmen, the John R. Adams is open to all college levels, with a preference for transferring upperclassmen. Both scholarships may be renewed for up to four years, subject to review of recipient's performance. Both scholarships also have provisions for funding study abroad, with some limitations.
Art Department Scholarship
Washburn University Art faculty are actively seeking top quality scholarship applicants for the next academic year. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Art Scholarship Application
For the 2026-2027 academic year, all submissions must be received by the Washburn University Art Department by February 23, 2026.
Am I eligible and what is the process?
Full-time art majors in all areas - BA and BFA, art, art history and art education -are eligible for scholarships. Awards are given to incoming freshmen, transfer students and returning art majors.
The application requires a portfolio, letters of recommendation and other supporting materials. The application and materials are due in March for the upcoming fall. It's not too early to prepare. Contact the Art Department if you have questions.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Art Department
Art Department
Washburn University
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1125
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
art@washburn.edu
