Scholarships

Many scholarship opportunities are available to Washburn Tech students including the Kansas Promise Scholarship. 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.

A Scholarship Recognition event for Spring 2023 recipients is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 in the Washburn Tech Conference Center. All recipients should plan to attend.

If you have questions, contact Washburn Tech’s Student Services Office at 785.670.3370 or send an email to tech-info@washburn.edu.

Kansas Promise Scholarship

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!

Kansas Promise Scholarship

Scholarship Options

The scholarships listed below are available to students in the 2022-2023 academic year. The number of scholarships available each semester is based on available funds and stipulations of the donor. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All scholarships are competitive and applications are evaluated by a team of Washburn Tech staff members. Two scholarship recommendations are required for most scholarships unless specified otherwise. NO recommendation forms are required for Foundations of Healthcare or Bryden Scholarships. Explore the criteria for each scholarship to discover if you might qualify for an award.

Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) and GO Topeka Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in a high demand career program as determined by the Kansas Department of Commerce (Advanced Systems Technology, Auto Collision & Refinishing, Automotive Service Technician, Carpentry, Climate & Energy Control Technologies, Commercial and Heavy Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, EMT, Engineering Drafting & Design, Graphics Technology, Heavy Diesel Construction Technology, Industrial Production Technology, Information Systems Technology, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing (not pre-req courses), Machine/Tool Technology Cert A and Cert C, Plumbing Technology, Surgical Technology, Welding Cert A and Cert C)
Shawnee County residents
Post-secondary students (must have a high school diploma or GED)
New and continuing students
- Continuing students must have a 3.0 GPA or better, for the current academic program

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms
- Must be a professional recommendation, such as a high school teacher, a Washburn Tech instructor, or a work supervisor. Recommendation forms from family members and friends will not be accepted
Award Amount
- $300 for students enrolled in 9 to 17 credit hours
- $600 for students enrolled 18 credit hours or more
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
If funds are available, this scholarship is automatically renewed for all subsequent semesters, within the same academic program, if the student maintains a Washburn Tech cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

Beaman Family Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in Advanced Systems Technology, Cabinet/Millwork, Carpentry, Climate and Energy Control Technologies, Commercial and Heavy Construction, Electrical Technology, Practical Nursing or Surgical Technology.
Students who have completed at least one semester in current program and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
Post-secondary students (must have a high school diploma or GED)

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit one recommendation form
- Must be a professional recommendation, such as a high school teacher, a Washburn Tech instructor or a work supervisor. Recommendation forms from family members and friends will not be accepted.
Award amount - $1000
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

Bryden Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Only students in high school who are eligible for free/reduced lunch and free/reduced textbooks at their home high school
Must provide documentation from the high school for the 2022-2023 school year regarding this eligibility
Students who have attended Washburn Tech previously must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Details and how to apply:

Complete a Bryden Scholarship Application
No recommendation forms are required.
Submit application and documentation of free/reduced status to Kathryn Stroebele, Director Student Transitions, in the Student Services office or kathryn.stroebele@washburn.edu.
Award amount - up to $150 per semester (will pay charges on student account up to $150)
Scholarship is not automatically renewable. However, recipients who continue to meet eligibility requirements may request a renewal of funds for subsequent semesters within the same academic year by sending an email request to tech-fa-info@washburn.edu.

Certified Medication Aide Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Post-secondary and high school students

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms; must be from two individuals employed in the nursing/health care field; one must be from current or former supervisor
Award amount - up to $500; the award will vary from student to student. If student is fully sponsored (having all charges paid through A-OK, or an agency such as Rehabilitation Services), the student is NOT eligible for this scholarship. High school students may be awarded funds to cover only charges not reimbursed to Tech by Kansas Board of Regents CTE funding, up to $500
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

Certified Nurse Aide Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Post-secondary students; if student meets Kansas Promise Scholarship guidelines, will be encouraged to apply

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms; must be from two individuals employed in the nursing/healthcare field or other helping profession
Award amount - $500
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

Daniel Kelley Memorial Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in Diesel Technology or Heavy Diesel Technology
Students who have completed at least one semester in current program and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Post-secondary students (must have a high school diploma or GED)

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms
- One recommendation must come from a Washburn Tech instructor. Recommendation forms from family members and friends will not be accepted.
Award Amount - $500
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

DL & Suzy Smith Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in a career program at Washburn Tech and associate degree program at Washburn University during the same semester
Students who have completed the first half of the Washburn Tech program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Post-secondary students (must have a high school diploma or GED)

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms
- One of the two recommendations must come from a Washburn Tech instructor
Award Amount - $500
Scholarship is automatically renewed from the fall semester to the spring semester for students who maintain a Washburn Tech cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and continue in the same technical program

Eldon Gideon Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Must be a Seaman High School graduate enrolled in one of the following programs: Advanced Systems Technology, Auto Collision & Refinishing, Auto Service Technician, Cabinet/Millwork, Carpentry, Climate & Energy Control Technologies, Commercial & Heavy Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Drafting & Design, Heavy Diesel Construction, Industrial Production Technology, Information Systems Technology or Machine/Tool (48 credit hour program)
Student cannot have a record of participation in any extracurricular competitive sport while in high school; Tech scholarship coordinator will verify with Seaman High School administration

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms
- One of the two recommendations must come from a Washburn Tech instructor
Award amount - $500
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office

*May award one or more scholarships in the fall semester.

Foundations of Healthcare Pathways

Who qualifies:

High school students living in Shawnee County
All students meeting the residency requirement may be awarded funds provided through JEDO/GO Topeka, part of the local chamber of commerce

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Award Amount - $200
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

Guardian Angel Scholarship

Who Qualifies:

Students enrolled in Practical Nursing (day or evening); must be enrolled in the first semester (first or second semester for evening); must identify as non-white; must be eligible for Pell grant; must be a Kansas resident; transcript must reflect Satisfactory Academic Progress in all prerequisite courses ("C" or higher in all courses.)

Details and how to apply:

Submit the Guardian Angel Application
Submit two recommendation forms
Award amount - $1,000
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office
Scholarship is renewable for the following semester if a 2.5 or better GPA is achieved at the end of spring semester.

Hess Memorial Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Post-secondary students enrolled in Machine/Tool or Welding (must be 48-credit-hour program)
Students must have earned high school diploma or GED; if high school diploma, must submit transcript showing 2.3 or higher GPA

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms
Award amount - $400
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is renewable for spring with a 3.0 or higher GPA and IF student continues in the same program.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Who qualifies:

High school graduates or students with GED
Students enrolled in eligible program
Students who exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the U.S.
Students who demonstrate critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
Must be under the age of 30 and a U.S. citizen

Details and how to apply:

Award amount – up to $2,500
For additional information, check-out this website

Industrial Production Technology Scholarship

Who qualifies:

High school students enrolled in IPT

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms; one must be from high school teacher, counselor, coach or other school personnel who knows your work habits. One may be from a current or former worksite supervisor.
Award Amount - $800 fall semester
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office
Scholarship is renewable; student may receive another $800 if achieves a 2.5 or better GPA at the end of fall semester and continues in program

KBS Scholarship

Who Qualifies:

Students enrolled in Carpentry, Cabinet/Millwork, Climate and Energy Control, Commercial and Heavy Construction or Electrical Technology

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit a recommendation form; must be a professional recommendation, such as a high school teacher, a Washburn Tech instructor or a work supervisor (recommendation forms from family members and friends will not be accepted)
Award amount - $250
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters; continuing students must have a 3.0 GPA or better in the current technical program

Phlebotomy Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in the Phlebotomy program
High school and post-secondary students

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms; one of the two required forms must be from a work site supervisor where employed one or more years or from a high school teacher, counselor, coach or other school personnel with knowledge of your work habits
Award amount - $600; high school students must provide proof as participant in the free or reduced lunch program while post-secondary students must fill-out a FAFSA for the current school year
- Scholarship does not cover cost of textbooks or uniforms
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

Rita C & Paul B Etzel Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Commercial and Heavy Construction and Diesel Technology

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms; must be a professional recommendation, such as a high school teacher, a Washburn Tech instructor or a work supervisor (recommendation forms from family members and friends will not be accepted)
Award Amount - $500
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters; students must have one completed full-day semester of at least 12 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to non-traditional students with minor, dependent children.

Washburn Tech Practical Nursing Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in the final semester of the Practical Nursing program (day or evening)
Students who have earned all As and Bs within the Practical Nursing program, prerequisite course grades are not considered
Post-secondary students (must have a high school diploma or GED)

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms from instructors in the Washburn Tech Practical Nursing program; one from the first semester and one from the second semester
Award amount is $500
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

William T. Goff Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in Welding – Cert C – 48 credit hour
- Students enrolled in the Welding – Cert A program are not eligible for this scholarship
Students who have completed at least one semester in current program and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better
High school and post-secondary students
- High school students must submit a high school transcript with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Post-secondary students must have a GED or high school diploma

Details and how to apply:

Complete General Scholarship Application
Submit 1 recommendation form
- Must be a professional recommendation, such as a high school teacher, a Washburn Tech instructor or a work supervisor. Recommendation forms from family members and friends will not be accepted.
Award Amount
- $500 – post-secondary recipient
- $250 – high school recipient
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

Yingling Scholarship

Who qualifies:

Students enrolled in Automotive Service Technician or Auto Collision
Students who have completed at least one semester in current program and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
Post-secondary students (must have a high school diploma or GED)

Details and how to apply:

Complete a General Scholarship Application
Submit two recommendation forms
- One of the two recommendations must come from a Washburn Tech instructor
Award Amount - $500
Submit application packet to the Washburn Tech Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Office, only one packet per semester
Scholarship is not renewable for subsequent semesters

KS Board of Regents

Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) offers several scholarships and grants that can assist you in your college journey. Opportunities include Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant, Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship, Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship, Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance and Kansas Military Service Scholarship.

KBOR Scholarships & Grant