Fund Your Future with Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships can help pave the way on your Winthrop journey. Most only require a completed application through Winthrop Admissions or the individual department.
Types of Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities abound for academic excellence, community service, state residency, talent and skills, and even by your chosen college/department. Take a look and then take flight!
Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
Winthrop offers multiple academic scholarships for new and returning students. New students must complete an admissions application and be accepted. Returning students can apply for Winthrop scholarships based on their academic achievement and/or participation in extracurricular activities at Winthrop through a general scholarship application.
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Community Service Scholarships
Community Service Scholarships
The Close Scholars Program is driven by the idea that service is vital to the complete education of college students because future leaders have a civic responsibility. This scholarship requires a completed application and awards in May of each year.
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SC Resident Scholarships
South Carolina Resident Scholarships
State Scholarships are available to South Carolina residents who meet the requirements after high school graduation. Students may continue to receive scholarship funds as long as the meet the annual review requirements.
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College & Departmental Scholarships
College & Departmental Scholarships
Applications for departmental scholarships are typically available early in the spring term and application processes vary by department. Most scholarship awards are made for the upcoming academic year.
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Talent Scholarships
Talent Scholarships
From interior design to athletics, from theatre and dance to fine arts, there are multiple scholarship opportunities that award financial aid based on talent and prowess in a specific discipline.
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Learn more about next steps, scholarship renewal requirements, how scholarships are awarded, degree requirements, and more.
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Questions? Connect with Financial Aid.
Our Financial Aid office team is here to help you learn more about Winthrop University scholarships and support you through each step! Reach out via phone, email, in-person appointments, virtual appointments, and/or regular mail.
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