Scholarship

Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2024 to SME Topeka at info@smetopeka.org

SME Topeka is offering $1000 + scholarship(s) to assist a Washburn University student(s) who plans to enroll or is enrolled in the fields of sales, sales management or marketing. Selection is based on academic achievements, honors, leadership, work and community experience and educational/career goals. Financial need may also be taken into consideration.

Past recipients may reapply.

Payment of Awards: scholarship checks will be made out to the recipient(s) and Washburn University.

Eligibility: Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Enroll in the summer or fall of 2024 as a full-time student at Washburn University
• Pursue a career in sales, sales management or marketing. Similar fields will be reviewed on an individual basis.

The final selection of scholarship awardee(s) will take place after interviews with the selection committee. The recipient will be notified of the selection by June 1, 2024. The recipient(s) and his/her parents will be invited to the June or September SME Topeka dinner meeting in recognition of his/her selection as the scholarship recipient.

To apply, complete the 2024 application found below and forward your resume by May 1, 2024, to SME Topeka at info@smetopeka.org.

Scholarship Application 2024

• Name*
  First Last
• Address*
  Street City, State, Zip
• Email*
• Phone*
• Current Employer*
  Employer Hours Per Week
• Explain how the course of study you are taking will prepare you for a job in sales, sales management or markeing*
• Describe your academic achievements and honors*
• Explain how your past and/or present jobs fit with plans for your future in sales, sales management or marketing.*
• Why should you receive this scholarship? (consider listing financial need here if applicable)*