Topeka, Kan. - The Philosophy & Religious Studies and Communication Studies departments at Washburn University have distributed 31 scholarships for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. These awards recognize students pursuing or minoring in these specific fields.
The scholarships, awarded by the Nobo Scholarship Fund and The Urban Family Scholarship Fund, went to students from various locations, including Grainfield, Ransom, Topeka, Shawnee, and Salina. While the total number of recipients is significant, details on the specific amounts of each scholarship were not publicly disclosed in the provided information.
Grainfield and Ransom Students Among Recipients
Among those honored are Kira Roth, a junior from Grainfield, who received an award from the Nobo Scholarship Fund. Merit Carter, also a junior, from Ransom, was recognized with The Urban Family Scholarship Fund award.
Other students receiving departmental scholarships include:
Aiden Lira, junior, Topeka, Kan.
Kylie Zeiler, junior, Topeka, Kan.
Ethan Anderson, junior, Topeka, Kan.
Alyena Mooney, sophomore, Topeka, Kan.
Pasha Levchenko, sophomore, Topeka, Kan.
Aubrie Cantu, junior, Shawnee, Kan.
These scholarships are part of Washburn University's broader commitment to supporting students across various academic disciplines. The university, founded in 1865, serves over 8,000 students in more than 200 academic programs. The Philosophy & Religious Studies and Communication Studies departments specifically highlight these awards as a way to support students within their fields. Washburn University also offers other regional and specialized scholarships, such as the Thrives Scholarship, Promise Scholarship, and Legacy Scholarships, each with its own set of criteria and application processes.
