Conservatory Scholarships Scholarships for the 2026-27 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 granted on an annual academic-year basis—distributed equally between the fall and spring semesters—for all Conservatory programs, with the exception of Performance and Creative Industries, which are awarded on a per-semester basis across fall, spring and summer semesters.

The scholarships listed on this page are for students who will enter Point Park for the 2026-27 academic year (fall 2026 or spring 2027). If you are starting Point Park in spring 2026, please visit our Scholarships for the 2025-26 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- $30,000	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	$3,000-$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 the award in the artistic decision letter.
Smooth Transition PA Scholarship	$5,000	Full-time traditional undergraduate TRANSFER students  Must be academically eligible Must transfer directly from a school within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or a state-affiliated school
Buckeye Fresh Start Scholarship	$5,000	Full-time, traditional undergraduate TRANSFER students Must be academically eligible Must transfer directly from an Ohio public university
Visit Scholarship	$1,000	Full-time, traditional undergraduate FRESHMEN High school juniors and seniors must schedule and complete an official campus visit or attend the University’s Admissions Open Houses. Learn more about the Visit Scholarship.

Note: Candidates are notified of award in the artistic decision letter.  Scholarships are granted on an annual academic-year basis—distributed equally between the fall and spring semesters—for all Conservatory programs, with the exception of Performance and Creative Industries, which are awarded on a per-semester basis across fall, spring and summer semesters.