Scholarship and Awards

College of Business Administration scholarships are available to continuing students.  Scholarships are awarded in the spring semester for the following academic year (Fall and
Spring semesters only).  Students are notified in February of the application process and deadline.

The Sam Breen Scholarship - Established in memory of the late Sam Breen, an outstanding businessman, from funds given to the College of Business Administration.  Awarded annually to the junior initiate of Beta Gamma Sigma with the highest GPA.

R.L. Bryan Scholarship in Business Administration - Established by the Board of Directors of the R.L. Bryan Company, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated merit in scholarship and leadership.  Preference will be given to a son or daughter of an employee of R.L. Bryan Company, provided he or she meets the criteria for the scholarship. 

The George W. Dunlap Scholarship in Banking and Finance - The George W. Dunlap Scholarship in Banking and Finance is awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior student in the College of Business Administration who plans to seek a career in banking.  These students may be studying finance, accounting, or other related options in the business school. Major criteria for selection are leadership skills, motivation, and academic performance.  Applicants will submit an essay detailing their interests and career goals in the area of banking and finance.

The David M. Kerley Scholarship - Established by the College of Business Administration faculty in 1983 in honor of Dr. Kerley, a member of the faculty from 1952 to 1983.  Awarded on the basis of academic record, service and leadership to a rising senior majoring in one of the College of Business Administration options.

BankofAmerica Scholars Program - Eligible students are those who are in need of scholarship assistance and maintain scholastic academic average as required by the College of Business.   

The Ackerman-Breakfield Excellence in Accounting Award - An award given to the rising senior accounting student with the highest GPA.  The award was established by Bernard N. Ackerman, C.P.A., P.A., and Robert H. Breakfield, Attorney at Law, P.A., to honor George and Sarah Ackerman and Harold and Helen Lindemood.

The J. Barnwell and Mary Blair Allison Scholarship - Established in memory of J. Barnwell and Mary Blair Allison for students in the College of Business.  Classroom performance and leadership activities at Winthrop are the basis of the award.  Students must have 24 hours of credit at Winthrop to apply.

The Virginia Earl Shanklin Scholarship - This scholarship is based on academic excellence, leadership activities and financial need.  It was established by the Estate of Virginia Earl Shanklin, Winthrop Class of 1921, for students in the College of Business.