Helping international students reach their full potential
At Point Park, we understand the financial sacrifices that come along with a quality 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 almost 50 percent of the cost of tuition. Below are the scholarships available to international students along with their respective requirements.
First-year Student Awards-Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business and Communication
Presidential Scholarship, $13,000/academic year
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent grade in the International student's home country where the student completed all exams and coursework to be eligible for university studies)
- Minimum SAT/ACT score of 1700/25
Vice Presidential Scholarship, $11,000/academic year
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent grade in the International student's home country where the student completed all exams and coursework to be eligible for university studies)
- Minimum SAT/ACT score of 1600/24
Trustee Scholarship, $10,000/academic year
- Minimum 2.7 GPA (or equivalent grade in the International student's home country where the student completed all exams and coursework to be eligible for university studies)
- Minimum SAT/ACT score of 1400/20
Founders Scholarship, $9,000/academic year
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (or equivalent grade in the International student's home country where the student completed all exams and coursework to be eligible for university studies)
- Minimum SAT/ACT score 1300/18
International Ambassador, $7,000/academic year
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent grade in the International student's home country where the student completed all exams and coursework to be eligible for university studies)
- Minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of 550/ 7.0 if applicable
International Fellow, $5,000/academic year
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent grade in the International student's home country where the student completed all exams and coursework to be eligible for university studies)
- Minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of 525/6.5 if applicable
Transfer Awards-Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business and Communication
International Transfer Presidential Scholarship- $7000.00/academic year
- Minimum 3.5 GPA (or equivalent grade in the student's home country doing post secondary coursework from an accredited institution)
- Minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of 525/6.5 if applicable
International Transfer Trustee Scholarship- $5000.00/academic year
- Minimum 3.0-3.49 GPA (or equivalent grade in the student's home country doing post secondary coursework from an accredited institution)
- Minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of 525/6.5 if applicable
International Transfer Award-$3,000.00/academic year
- Minimum 2.5-2.99 GPA (or equivalent grade in the student's home country doing post secondary coursework from an accredited institution)
- Minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of 525/6.5 if applicable
International Graduate Scholarships - $1,000-$3,000/academic year
Applicants who submit original transcripts from an accredited undergraduate university in their home country can be eligible for merit scholarships based upon successful TOEFL/IELTS score (if applicable) and undergraduate transcripts.
- Applicants with a 3.0-3.29 GPA and a TOEFL/IELTS of 550/6.5 will be awarded $1,000/academic year
- Applicants with a 3.30-3.79 GPA and a TOEFL/IELTS of 550/6.5 will be awarded $2,000/academic year
- Applicants with a 3.80-4.0 GPA and a TOEFL/IELTS score of 550/6.5 will be awarded $3,000/academic year
Transcript GPA evaluation is done by committee at Point Park and is deemed final for scholarship consideration.
To remain eligible for an academic scholarship, students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
Additional Scholarships and Awards
Conservatory of Performing Arts
Performance awards are offered to students pursuing degrees in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA). Athletic scholarships are also available depending on criteria and skill, awards are offered to students selected by the coach of the sport.
For additional information, please contact the Office of International Student Services & Enrollment at (412) 392-4775, or e-mail at iss@pointpark.edu.