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💰 Washburn University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$40,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Washburn University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$4,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $20,832, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,832 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Washburn University

Tuition & fees
$20,832
−
Largest annual award
$4,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$16,832/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,876), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Washburn University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Washburn University — no separate application

6 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Bell Tower
Award
$16,000 total in-state
$16,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
A merit scholarship for incoming first-time freshman students with a GPA between 3.90 and 3.99.
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Blue & White
Award
$4,000 total in-state
$4,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for incoming first-time freshman students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.39.
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Bow Tie
Award
$8,000 total in-state
$8,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
A merit scholarship for incoming first-time freshman students with a GPA between 3.40 and 3.64.
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Ichabod
Award
$20,000 total in-state
$20,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
A merit scholarship for incoming first-time freshman students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher.
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Top Hat
Award
$12,000 total in-state
$12,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
A merit scholarship for incoming first-time freshman students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.89.
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Transfer Academic Scholarships
Award
$3,000-$12,000 total in-state
$3,000-$12,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic scholarships for full-time transfer students based on college GPA.
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Other scholarships at Washburn University (9)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement Scholarship
Competitive scholarships for students who exhibit leadership initiative and seek community engagement opportunities.
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All-Kansas Academic Team
$1,000 one-time
A one-time scholarship for incoming full-time transfer students named to the All-Kansas Academic team.
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Brenneman School of Business Academic Awards
$1,000-$2,500/yr
GPA-based scholarships for students majoring in the Brenneman School of Business.
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Garvey Scholarship Competition
$6,000 total
A scholarship competition requiring an essay on Washburn's motto.
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PTK Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A one-time scholarship for incoming full-time transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Richey
$40,000 total
A scholarship for high-achieving students who live on campus within the Honors Learning Community.
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Rinne Scholarship
$4,000/yr
A scholarship for incoming high school students interested in studying the sciences.
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Shawnee County Promise Scholarship
A scholarship providing up to full tuition for eligible Shawnee County residents.
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Shawnee County Thrives Scholarship
$4,000 total
A scholarship for Shawnee County residents who graduate with at least a 2.0 GPA.
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Common questions about Washburn University scholarships

How much merit aid does Washburn University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$4,000/yr. Washburn University lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Washburn University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Washburn University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$4,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Washburn University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 19% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Washburn University?

6 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Washburn University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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