APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of February, 2025.
Scholarship Summary:
Entering first-time freshmen (domestic and international) who are accepted to Winthrop University will be considered for a merit scholarship. Scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions. No separate scholarship application is required.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for scholarship consideration at Winthrop, you must;
• Be admitted by Winthrop University and be classified as an entering first-time freshman.
• Be enrolled at Winthrop University full-time (12 or more credit hours) each semester.
• Demonstrate academic brilliance in high school records
- Recipients typically have a minimum average GPA of 3.29 OR min. average GPA of 2.85 AND SAT score of 1020 or ACT score of 19.
Value of Scholarship:
The Winthrop Freshman Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Winthrop Premier Scholarship: $7,000/year for in-state students | ($6,000 scholarship + Out-of-State Tuition Waiver) for out-of-state domestic and international students
ii. Winthrop Gold Scholarship: $6,000/year for in-state students | ($4,000 scholarship + Out-of-State Tuition Waiver) for out-of-state domestic and international students
iii. Winthrop Garnet Scholarship: $4,500/year for in-state students | ($2,500 scholarship + Out-of-State Tuition Waiver) for out-of-state domestic and international students
iv. Winthrop Blue Line Scholarship: $3,000/year for in-state students | ($1,500 scholarship + Out-of-State Tuition Waiver) for out-of-state domestic and international students
v. Winthrop Eagle Promise Scholarship: $2,000/year for in-state students | ($1,000 scholarship + Out-of-State Tuition Waiver) for out-of-state domestic and international students
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
• A completed admission application must be received by the Office of Admissions by the deadline for scholarship consideration.
- A completed application includes: application form, application fee, and official high school transcript.
Students submitting applications and scores after the deadline, will be considered for scholarships if funds are available.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Winthrop University Freshman Merit Scholarship Page or the International Scholarship Page.