SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Sarah Ann Madl Memorial Scholarship
The Sarah Ann Madl Memorial Scholarship is an award for one incoming
Washburn University freshman enrolled in WU 101-The Washburn
Experience. The successful recipient will be awarded a $500 gift-card for
the WU Bookstore.
Please submit a completed application by:
July 20, 2014, to:
Dr. Alan Bearman
Washburn University
Mabee Library
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66621
alan.bearman@washburn.edu
The Scholarship Committee may choose to conduct interviews, either in
person or by telephone, with applicants. By submitting an application,
students agree to make themselves available for these purposes.
ELIGIBILITY
You are eligible for the Sarah Ann Madl Memorial Scholarship if:
You are enrolled as a full-time student at Washburn University for the fall
2014 term
You are enrolled in WU 101-The Washburn Experience for the fall 2014
term
You write a 400 word essay about what it means to be an Ichabod.
You submit the materials by the deadline listed above
Note: In awarding the scholarship, the Scholarship Committee may give
special consideration to students who attended Topeka High School,
Randolph Elementary School and Robinson Middle School or who work for
Lowe’s.
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Sarah’s Story
The story of Sarah Ann Madl began February 21, 1988 in
Topeka KS. It should have been a long novel with each
day a page and each year a chapter. But her story was cut
short by a villain named colorectal cancer. Sarah is the
daughter of Tom and Marsha Powell Madl.
She attended Randolph Elementary, Robinson Middle
School and graduated from Topeka High School where
she was involved in the band, theater and tennis. Sarah
was a senior at Washburn University, studying to be a
librarian, a member of Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority and played in the WU
Marching Band when she passed.
Sarah loved books, music, coffee and, the love of her life, Will Arasmith,
who was a constant source of strength and happiness to her. Sarah was a
delight who was known to be an old soul.
Sarah will always be a part of the Washburn University and Mabee Library
families.
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Sarah Ann Madl Memorial Scholarship Application
(Please type or print neatly in black or blue ink)
Note: you must complete all portions of the application, including
high school information
CONTACT INFORMATION
STUDENT NAME:
First
MI
Last
BIRTHDATE:
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
Street Address
City
State
Telephone
ZIP
Email address
High School (Graduation Year):
Current and Previous Employment:
Personal Reference (Name and telephone number)
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Essay Requirement
In a typed 400 word essay, describe what it means to be an Ichabod. This
could include your first experience with Washburn University, your family’s
role in the decision to become a member of the Washburn family or
anything else you think is relevant to your decision to attend Washburn
University. Attach your essay to the application and certification statement
listed below.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT AND INFORMATION RELEASE
To the best of my knowledge and belief, I,
,
(please print your name)
hereby certify and acknowledge that the information on this application is
true and correct. I authorize Washburn University to share my name and
information with the donor or donor representative of the scholarship fund.
If I am awarded this scholarship and accept this scholarship, I agree that
my name, photograph, and general student information (high school,
university, year, etc.) may be shared in any media release publicizing the
scholarship.
Applicant Signature
Date
Signature of parent or guardian if applicant is
under the age of 18
Date
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