Participate in the Garvey Scholarship Competition: You could earn a scholarship!
The Garvey Scholarship Competition is an essay competition with a 75-minute time limit used to determine Garvey Scholarships. Essays should be between 200 and 300 words and in response to the following prompt:
"Washburn's motto is Non Nobis Solum, Not for ourselves alone, which is ingrained in what it means to be an Ichabod. How will you, as a student at and alumnus of Washburn, embody this motto?"
High school seniors with a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible to participate in the Garvey Scholarship Competition. Garvey Scholarships are $1,500 and can be received up to four consecutive years or until you complete your first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Awards are limited and subject to available funds. To renew the Garvey Scholarship, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and successfully complete a minimum of 27 credit hours at Washburn in the fall, spring and summer semesters.
This competition is offered to high school seniors annually, with multiple test data and location options available. Candidates will only participate in the competition once.
2025-26 Garvey Scholarship Competition Dates
- Wednesday, Feb. 19, Topeka (Washburn University, Henderson Learning Resources Center, Room 100): The Garvey Scholarship Competition presentation begins at 6 p.m. Register for the Topeka event in February.
- Saturday, Feb. 22, Kansas City (Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, 10800 Metcalf, Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210): The Garvey Scholarship Competition presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. Register for the Kansas City event.
- Saturday, Feb. 22, Wichita (Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Waterfront, 1550 Waterfront, Wichita, KS 67206): The Garvey Scholarship Competition presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. Register for the Wichita event.
- Saturday, Feb. 22, Dodge City (Dodge City Community College, The Board Room on the second level of the Student Union, 2501 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801): The Garvey Scholarship Competition presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. Register for the Dodge City event.
- Saturday, March 1, Topeka (Washburn University, Henderson Learning Resources Center, Room 112): The Garvey Scholarship Competition presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. Register for the Topeka event in March.
Contact the Admissions office via email or at 785.670.1030 for more information.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Admissions
Washburn University Admissions
Morgan Hall Suite 100
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.1030
admissions@washburn.edu
