Graduate Scholarships

At Winthrop University, we believe higher education should not be a privilege reserved only for those who can afford it, and we are committed to helping Winthrop students find appropriate ways to finance their education.

To be considered for any of the scholarships, students must be active students in a graduate program, in good academic-standing, and meet any minimum GPA requirements that the deed of gift may specify. Applicants for Winthrop Graduate Scholarships should demonstrate ability or promise of academic excellence.

For any questions regarding scholarships, please contact Gabby Jacobsen (jacobseng@winthrop.edu) in the Graduate Studies Office.

 

Graduate Foundation Scholarship

The primary purpose of this award is to provide in-state waivers for students currently with out-of-state tuition costs.

Each college is responsible for determining the recipients of their Graduate Foundation Scholarships.  Please use the links below to submit an application based on your respective college:

Deadlines:

  • For FALL awards: June 15th

  • For SPRING awards: October 15th

  • For SUMMER awards: March 15th

Award amount:

  • Varied, and determined by the colleges (typically between $250-$700)

Eligibility:

  • Students must be enrolled in a degree program during the semester or semesters that the award is given.

  • Students must remain in good academic standing and be enrolled in a minimum of 4.5 credit hours for the semester or semesters that the award is given.

  • Future graduate students must have applied for admission to a graduate program in order for their scholarship applications to be processed.

Note: Applicants must reapply each semester to be considered.

Excellence in Graduate Studies Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded each year to two graduates students who show great promise in their professions and posess a strong academic record.

Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year have already been determined.

Application Opens: November 1, 2025

Deadline: March 1, 2026

Award amount:

  • $1,000 distributed over two payments of $500 per fall and spring semesters

Award term:

  • 2026-2027 academic year

Eligibility:

  • Enrolled in a degree program during the semester or semesters for which the award is given.

  • Have a minimum 3.50 graduate GPA.

  • Have completed a minimum of 12 graduate hours in their program by the time the award is given. 

  • Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate hours during the semester or semesters for which the award is given.

  • This award is not eligible to graduating students.

Elizabeth Hope Reed Fellows Scholarship

This scholarship supports both academic and experiential learning, and is awarded to students who contribute to the community and posess a strong academic record.

Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year have already been determined.

Application Opens: November 1, 2025

Deadline: March 1, 2026

Award amount:

  • $2,000 distributed over two payments of $1,000 per fall and spring semesters

Award term:

  • 2026-2027 academic year

Eligibility:

  • Available to admitted and currently enrolled graduate students. 

  • Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate hours during the semester or semesters for which the award is given.

  • This is a service focused scholarship program. The application must reflect dedicated community service experience or plans as part of the degree program. 

Yu Beh, Pai-Chih Beh, and Catherine Beh Cheng Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The purpose of this award is to encourage international students to come to the United States and study at Winthrop University.

This award was established in 1992 by the Beh family, in honor of Professor Yu Beh and Mrs. Pai-chih Beh of China, who were parents of Catherine Beh Cheng (Winthrop class of ’59) and grandparents of Joyce Wang Mu (Winthrop class of ’85). 

Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year have already been determined.

Application Opens: November 1, 2025

Deadline: March 1, 2026

Award amount:

  • Usually $400-$800 per academic year, distributed over two payments per fall and spring semesters. Actual amounts determined by the Scholarship Committee.

Award term:

  • 2026-2027 academic year

Eligibility:

  • International students only.

  • Available to admitted and currently enrolled graduate students.

  • Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate hours during the semester or semesters for which the award is given.

 

Note for Winthrop Scholarships:

  • Students on probation are ineligible for scholarships.

  • Non-degree students are ineligible to receive financial awards

     

Scholarship Resources Outside of Winthrop University

Below are scholarship opportunities that are offered by organizations outside of the university. While we try to maintain relevant information, neither Winthrop nor Graduate Studies are responsible for the processes of any of these opportunities. Please follow the links and related contact information for further details.

 

South Carolina Humanities: Student Scholarships

Check the website for any opportunities that may apply to you. 

American Psychology Foundation: Graduate Student Awards

This is APF’s Program Match Tool for scholarships, grants and awards.

Check the website for any opportunities that may apply to you.