How to apply
The Passport Scholarship is designed to remove one of the barriers to meaningful international travel by covering the cost of obtaining a first U.S. passport for selected Bods Abroad who meet eligibility requirements.
The application is simple—it’s part of the online Bods Abroad Portal. Within the application, you’ll find the “U.S. Passport Scholarship Questionnaire,” where you’ll complete the requirements for consideration.
Select a program and start your application.
Eligibility
- Must be applying for a first adult passport (not a renewal).
- Students who have applied for a U.S. passport within the past 90 days are eligible but must provide a copy of their receipt.
- Do not wait for notification of scholarship approval before submitting your passport application—apply as soon as possible and keep your receipt.
- Students must be in the application process for an approved study abroad program.
- Students must qualify for financial aid, as determined by the Washburn Financial Aid Office. A current FAFSA must be on file at the time of application.
Preference will be given to
- First- or second-year undergraduate students.
- Students who receive a Federal Pell Grant.
Award amount
Selected students will receive up to $170 to cover:
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The U.S. passport application fee (book only)
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The passport processing fee
Why it matters
Receiving your first passport is a life-changing step—it opens the door to global opportunities. To learn more about what a passport is and why it’s important, check out this short video from HowStuffWorks.
Please note: The scholarship does not cover additional expenses such as passport photos, expedited delivery fees, or travel to a passport application center.
If you have any questions, please contact studyabroad@washburn.edu.
