Incoming (New) Students

All incoming traditional students may be considered for the scholarships listed below, provided they meet the qualifications for each. Students are only considered once they have been admitted to Point University and have filled out the necessary application (if required).

All institutional scholarships listed below are only available to non-athletes. However, many student athletes may be considered for merit-based scholarships in addition to  athletic performance scholarships. These merit scholarships range from $1,000 - $4,500 per year. For athletic scholarship information, please contact the athletic department.

Founders Scholarship

Students seeking enrollment at Point are only considered for the Founders Scholarship when they have met the following qualifications:

1. Must be an incoming first-year student and must live on campus
2. Possess a 3.5 GPA in high school coursework
3. Possess a combined SAT score (reading and math only) of 1250 (27 ACT)
4. Written essay about why a Point University education is important and why he or she desires to attend the University

This scholarship covers all tuition and fees and is available for five students each year. The Founder's Scholarship is renewable based on a 3.5 cumulative GPA at Point.

Deadline for consideration: March 15, 2013

Leadership Scholarship

Students apply for the leadership scholarship by filling out the application available online or in the admission office.  Students must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by community and/or church service and a willingness to continue those efforts on the Point University campus. This scholarship amounts to $2,000 and is only available for one year. 

Out-of-State Scholarship

Freshmen attending Point University from outside the state of Georgia may qualify for the out-of-state scholarship by achieving a 3.00 high school GPA. This scholarship amounts to $3,500 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 3.00 GPA at Point University.  Qualifying students may apply for the out-of-state scholarship by filling out the application available online or in the admission office.

Merit-Based Scholarship

All students seeking enrollment at Point are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when they complete the regular admission process. These scholarship amounts range from $2,000 to $8,000, and are based on high-school/transfer GPA and SAT-I/ACT scores.

Need-Based Scholarship

Students seeking enrollment at Point are considered for need-based scholarships when they complete the regular admission and financial aid processes. Qualification is determined by information retrieved from the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Returning Students

Endowed Scholarships

Point offers a number of endowed scholarships, provided from funds given by donors in honor or memory of loved ones, churches, etc. Each spring, traditional students will receive notification via e-mail of the endowed scholarship application process, qualifications for receipt of an endowed scholarship, and deadlines for application.