2025 Winthrop University Graduate Assistantship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Master’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis 

Scholarship Summary: 
Graduate Assistantship and Associateship positions at Winthrop University provide a form of financial assistance available to qualified graduate students (domestic and international). Students who are awarded these positions are required to work on campus, and in return receive a stipend and tuition grant.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be approved for a Graduate Assistant/Associate position, 
i. The student must be fully or provisionally admitted to a graduate degree program 
ii. Graduate Assistants/Associates in a fully online program, must be registered for at least 6 credit hours of course work per semester.
iii. Graduate Assistants/Associates in a campus-based program must be registered for at least 9 credit hours of course work per semester.

Value of Scholarship: 
Graduate Assistantship stipends and tuition grants vary between positions. Typical amounts range from $1750 to $3500 per semester, but specifics will be detailed in the job positing/description. 

Please also note that tuition grants cannot exceed the amount of tuition per semester

Further Details
Graduate Assistants will receive a stipend paid in equal installments via payroll and a tuition grant paid through the Financial Aid Office. The amount of stipend and tuition grant will be indicated on the hiring proposal form. 
  • Graduate Associates are FLSA non-exempt employees and will receive an hourly wage.
  • Graduate Associates must submit timesheets for the hours worked and will also receive a tuition grant paid through the Financial Aid Office. 

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. You can search for open positions through PeopleAdmin and choose "Student" on the far right.
OR
ii. Contact the department/school/office you are interested in for any available positions and their application procedures. 

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Winthrop University Graduate Financial Aid Page.