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Paying for college is possible thanks to scholarship opportunities available to Washburn Tech students. The Washburn Shawnee County Thrives Scholarship, the Kansas Promise Scholarship, business-sponsored awards as well as individual donor scholarships help to make your technical program more affordable.
Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria so check out your options. Incomplete applications will not be considered. By investing just a small of amount of time, you could receive big rewards and lessen your student debt.
If you have questions, contact Washburn Tech’s Student Services Office at 785.670.3370 or send an email to techadmissions@washburn.edu.
Beginning in fall 2023, Shawnee County high school students and graduates enrolling at Washburn Tech can receive up to $750 for each year ($375 per Fall and Spring semesters) of their technical program.
You are eligible for this award if you are a current student or graduate of the following high schools: Avondale Academy • Cair Paravel • Capital City • Hayden • Heritage Christian • Highland Park • Home School • Hope Street • Rossville • Seaman • Silver Lake • Shawnee Heights • Topeka High • Topeka West • Washburn Rural
Eligible students must have been a Shawnee County resident for at least two years and attended a Shawnee County high school or home school for at least two years. Additionally, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA on your high school transcript. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours by the August 16 deadline (fall) or January 12 deadline (spring).
High school students must meet eligibility criteria listed above. The Washburn Shawnee County Thrives Scholarship is a last dollar program. If your tuition and fees are paid through other sources, your scholarship may be reduced or removed. Eligible students will be notified of the Fall 2023 scholarship by October 1, 2023.
High school graduates must meet eligibility criteria listed above and have a valid FAFSA on file by the March 15 priority deadline.
This program is part of a financial aid package called Together We Thrive. The scholarship when paired with other opportunities such as the Kansas Promise Scholarship can create a cost-free path while pursuing your technical program at Washburn Tech.
A new scholarship opportunity is available to eligible post-secondary students thanks to the Kansas Promise Scholarship Act. Signed into law by Gov. Laura Kelly, the bill authorizes $10 million dollars for scholarships designed to help Kansas residents pursue associate degrees and technical education certificates in high-wage, high-demand fields of study. This is a service scholarship which means that in exchange for scholarship assistance, the student agrees to live and work in Kansas for at least two years. Washburn Tech offers more than 20 career programs that are eligible for a Kansas Promise Scholarship. Find out if you qualify and start the process today!
The number of scholarships available each semester is based on available funds. Additional documentation may be required. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Students will need to reapply each year if an application is required.
No application required for the following scholarships! Students will be reviewed internally by the Washburn Tech Scholarship Committee and notified if they are a recipient of a scholarship award.
No application required for the following scholarships! Students will be reviewed internally by the Washburn Tech Scholarship Committee and notified if they are a recipient of a scholarship award. If an application is required, it will be notated below.
If you are awarded a scholarship from an organization other than Washburn Tech, the scholarship must be reported to the Washburn University Financial Aid Office.
Deadline for Spring 2025: Nov. 1, 2024
Deadline for Fall 2025: Feb. 3, 2025
Apply for one of the following Topeka Community Foundation scholarships
In 2012, Charles and Dorothy Beaman established the Beaman Family Scholarship to establish scholarships for students at Washburn Institute of Technology in any field of study.
One $1,000 scholarship is awarded for the fall semester and two $1,000 scholarships are awarded for the spring semester.
The Guardian Angel Scholarship was established in 2009 for a student who has a desire to complete the Practical Nursing Certificate at Washburn Institute of Technology.
This scholarship covers full tuition for the prerequisite semester and is renewable for the two subsequent semesters of the Practical Nursing Certificate Program.
This scholarship was established in 2024 to support Washburn Institute of Technology students in the healthcare field.
Three scholarships of $2,500 are awarded for each fall and spring semesters.
Yingling Auto Service has served the Topeka Community since 1956 and is in the fourth generation of family ownership. The Yingling Auto Technician Scholarship was established in 2015 to assist students who are pursuing a career in the industry to honor the memory of family members who have worked in the business.
Two scholarships of $500 are awarded for each fall and spring semesters.
