At Point Park, we understand the financial sacrifices that come along with an education. That’s why we strive to make our University as accessible to international students as possible providing substantial merit scholarships.
The scholarships and awards are disbursed equally over the course of the student’s years of study. In order to receive the scholarship funds, awardees must continue to meet the original criteria stated in the award, adhere to the guidelines set forth by the student’s visa stipulations, and make good progress toward completion of the degree.

Some of our undergraduate academic merit scholarships may cover more than 50 percent of the cost of tuition. Some of the few scholarships available to international students include:

Undergraduate Academic Scholarships

To be awarded a scholarship, two of three criteria must be met:

• A 3.2 secondary school grade point average or equivalent grades in their home country where the student completed all exams and coursework to be eligible for university studies.
• A TOEFL score of 61 Internet Based Test or IELTS of 6.0 or better. A SAT score of at least 1200 or an ACT score of at least 19. Students from English based educational countries may not submit a TOEFL or IELTS for academic consideration.
• A class ranking in the upper quarter of their high school class. (if the secondary school does not have a ranking system, an individual evaluation of the student's transcript will be used to determine scholarship eligibility.)

Transfer students meeting the proper criteria can be awarded academic scholarships if they have attained a 3.0 (B average) grade point average in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning and have completed a minimum of twelve (12) academic credits/hours.

To remain eligible for an academic scholarship, students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.

Additional Scholarships and Awards

Performance Awards are offered to students pursuing degrees in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA). Athletic Awards may be offered to students selected by the coach of the sport. Athletic Awards can cover up to the student’s full tuition cost.

For additional information, please contact the Office of International Student Services & Enrollment at (412) 392-4775, or e-mail at iss@pointpark.edu.