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Scholarships for Current Academic Year Scholarships for the 2024-25 Academic Year

Point Park University is pleased to offer a wide range of generous merit-based scholarships based on academic and/or artistic achievement.

Scholarships are a form of gift aid and do not need to be repaid. When you are accepted to Point Park, you automatically are considered for these awards. We invite you to explore our many Point Park scholarships, listed below, and their awarding criteria.

The scholarships listed on this page are for students who will enter Point Park for the 2024-25 academic year (fall 2024 or spring 2025). If you are starting at Point Park for the 2025-26 academic year, please visit our Scholarships page.

Note: Students who opt for test optional admission will be evaluated and eligible for all appropriate scholarships.

In addition to offering institutional scholarships, we encourage students to seek out private scholarships - from organizations, businesses and other special-interest groups. At Point Park, you will never have your merit-based aid reduced if you receive outside scholarships.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Communication

FRESHMEN STUDENTS

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Communication

CONSERVATORY STUDENTS

  • Freshmen and Transfer Students

GRADUATE STUDENTS |  INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 


Freshmen

Conservatory students are not eligible for academic scholarships in the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Education.  View the Conservatory Scholarships.

Scholarship

Amount

Awarding Criteria
Merit-based

$14,000-$24,000
  • Full-time traditional undergraduate FRESHMEN
  • based on high school GPA 
  • Must meet University's standard academic progress policy to keep award
  • Merit aid is to be used to offset the cost of tuition and fees ONLY
Visit Scholarship

$1,000
  • High school juniors and seniors must schedule and complete an official campus visit between Sept. 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024, or attend the University’s Admissions Open Houses on Sept. 16, 2023; Nov. 4, 2023; or Feb. 3, 2024 to be eligible.

Note: Traditional undergraduate students are defined as undergraduate students taking 12 or more credits. Students in the Online program are not eligible for scholarships or grants from the university. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis (one-half in fall, one-half in spring).

 

Transfer Students

Conservatory students are not eligible for academic scholarships in the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Education.  View the Conservatory Scholarships.

Merit-based

$14,000-$20,000
  • Full-time, traditional undergraduate TRANSFER students
  • based on college GPA
  • Must meet University's standard academic progress policy to keep award
  • Merit aid is to be used to offset the cost of tuition and fees ONLY
Community College Success Grant

$2,000

  • Must hold an associate degree from a qualifying community college:  Central Ohio Technical College, Community College of Allegheny County, Community College of Beaver County, Eastern Gateway Community College, Erie County Community College, Frederick Community College, Hagerstown Community College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Reading Area Community College, Westmoreland County Community College, West Virginia Northen Community College
  • Must pursue a bachelor degree in the same discipline at Point Park University
  • On-ground students only
Phi Theta Kappa

$1,500
  • Full-time, traditional undergraduate TRANSFER students
  • Must be a transfer student from a community college and member of Phi Theta Kappa
  • GPA 3.5 or higher cumulative
  • Merit aid is to be used to offset the cost of tuition and fees ONLY
Smooth Transition PASSHE Scholarship

$3,000
  • Full-time, traditional undergraduate TRANSFER students
  • Must be academically eligible
  • Must transfer directly from a school within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

Note: Traditional undergraduate students are defined as undergraduate students taking 12 or more credits. Students in the Online program are not eligible for scholarships or grants from the university. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis (one-half in fall, one-half in spring).

Conservatory Freshmen and Transfer Students

 

Artistic
Achievement		 $5,000- $28,000
  • Full-time, traditional undergraduate FRESHMEN or TRANSFER students
  • Candidates will have demonstrated a high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process.
  • Intended major must be dance, acting, musical theatre, theatre arts, theatre production, cinema arts, cinema production, animation, or screenwriting.
  • Must maintain GPA 3.0 and full-time, COPA status
  • Merit aid is to be used to offset the cost of tuition and fees ONLY
Candidates are notified of award in the artistic decision letter.
Dean's
Academic		 $5,000-$8,000
  • Full-time, traditional undergraduate
  • Based on GPA
  • Candidates are considered based on the artistic audition or interview.
  • Must maintain GPA 3.0 and full-time, COPA status
  • Merit aid is to be used to offset the cost of tuition and fees ONLY
Candidates are notified of award in the artistic decision letter.
Smooth Transition PASSHE Scholarship

$3,000
  • Must be academically eligible
  • Must transfer directly from a school within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Visit Scholarship

$1,000
  • Full-time, traditional undergraduate FRESHMEN
  • High school juniors and seniors must schedule and complete an official campus visit between Sept. 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024, or attend the University’s Admissions Open Houses on Sept. 16, 2023; Nov. 4, 2023; or Feb. 3, 2024 to be eligible.

Note: Total merit scholarship amount for any Conservatory applicant cannot exceed the maximum range for their respective artistic award level. Candidates are notified of award in the artistic decision letter. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis (one-half in fall, one-half in spring).

 

Graduate Students

Alumni Grant

25% tuition discount 
  • Available to Point Park alumni enrolled in a graduate prgoram
  • Education and Fine Arts programs excluded

Graduate Merit Scholarship

$100 per course

  • GPA 3.25 or higher cumulative
  • No separate application required
  • Candidates are considered at the time of admission decision
  • Candidates are notified upon acceptance to Point Park University
  • Must maintain GPA 3.0 and at least Part-time (6-8 credits) status
  • Merit aid is to be used to offset the cost of tuition and fees ONLY
  • Merit scholarships are awarded  on a semester basis for fall, spring and summer
  • Education and Fine Arts programs excluded

Graduate Grant

$50 per course
  • Awarded according to student's selected program and financial need
  • Merit scholarships are awarded  on a semester basis for fall, spring and summer
  • Students receiving corporate reimbursement not eligible to receive the graduate grant
  • Education and Fine Arts programs excluded

Notes:  Grants and scholarships cannot be combined.  Students qualify only for the aid that results in the highest discount. The Graduate Merit Scholarship is offered to eligible domestic students. Please scroll down for information regarding international graduate student scholarships. 

International Students

International
Student Scholarships 		Point Park offers a number of merit scholarships for INTERNATIONAL students. Read about international student scholarships.