Conservatory Scholarships Scholarships for the 2025-26 Academic Year

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. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis (one-half in fall, one-half in spring). Scholarships do not apply to summer semesters or courses. 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 2025-26 academic year (fall 2025 or spring 2026). If you are starting Point Park in spring 2025, please visit our Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year page. Students in the Online program are not eligible for scholarships or grants from the university. Participating in Study Abroad may affect your scholarship.

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.

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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 Aug. 1, 2024, and Feb. 28, 2025, or attend the University’s Admissions Open Houses on Sept. 21, 2024; Nov. 2, 2024; or Feb. 1, 2025 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).