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Winthrop Scholarship Guidelines

Recipients of renewable, academic scholarships from Winthrop University should be aware of the following guidelines.

1. Scholarship renewal is based on the cumulative grade point average of courses taken at Winthrop University. Grade point averages are reviewed at the conclusion of the spring semester to determine eligibility for the following academic year.

2. Exceptions to the required grade point average are made in only two instances. A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below the requirement may attend summer school at Winthrop to improve the cumulative grade point average. During this probationary period, the student is not eligible to receive scholarship funds or related benefits. The second exception is for a student who has a documented medical condition which has led to a medical withdrawal from classes or has significantly affected his/her class performance. The impact of any documented medical condition on class performance will be determined by the Chair of the Scholarship Committee in consultation with the student’s professors for the semester(s) in question.

3. Withdrawal from Winthrop constitutes a cancellation of the scholarship contract. A student who leaves school for any reason other than a documented medical withdrawal or other qualified emergency must have the prior consent of the Chair of the Scholarship Committee if the scholarship is to be reinstated upon the student’s return.

4. Scholarship recipients are required to be enrolled full time each semester (12 or more hours).

5. Students whose scholarship includes an amount for room charges may not use these funds for offcampus housing. All room scholarships are limited to the amount of the double occupancy rate of a traditional residence hall room.

6. Students whose scholarship includes a meal plan will receive funds to cover any of the full meal plans offered by the University. These  include the Ultimate, Gold, Silver, and Eagle plans. Students residing in the Courtyard may elect Café Cash of the equivalent value as the meals plans listed. No other meal plans may be substituted for these plans. This scholarship is designated for meals only and cannot be used for other costs should a student wish to decline a meal plan.

7. Students desiring to use one of their eight semesters of eligibility to attend summer school at Winthrop University may do so by contacting the Office of Financial Aid prior to the beginning of the summer term. Regardless of the number of hours taken, summer school enrollment equates to one semester of scholarship eligibility. Summer school scholarship amounts may be up to one-half the academic year amount or a student’s total summer tuition charge, whichever is less.

8. Students participating in study abroad or National Student Exchange may be eligible to use their scholarship toward the cost of tuition, room and/or board. Students should consult with the Study Abroad Coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid regarding their specific eligibility, which will depend upon both the type of program of study and the Winthrop scholarship award.

9. Appeals for any extenuating circumstance should be submitted in writing to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee, 119 Tillman Hall, Rock Hill, SC 29733. Appeals will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Decisions of this committee are final.

For more information or clarification, contact the Scholarship Committee Chair at (803) 323-2189.