Winthrop is committed to helping all students find ways to finance their education, whether through scholarships, loans, federal grants, payment plans, or student employment. Scholarship opportunities specifically designated for New Start students include New Start Scholarships, the Janice Chastain Houk Scholarship, and the Crane fund. In an effort to encourage adult learners at Winthrop and recognize academic excellence, the New Start Scholarships are awarded each year based on academic performance and community service.
Support is available to freshmen, transfers, and continuing students.
Freshmen, transfer and readmitted students who are admitted by May 31 and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive an application in June. Continuing students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the spring semester will also receive an application in June. This is a permanent endowment fund created to provide financial assistance for one or more undergraduate students at Winthrop University who for various reasons have had to postpone earning their college degree. This scholarship will be awarded with preference given to students who have been out of school for at least 15 years and meet the entrance requirements of the University.