Scholarships

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

1. Must be an incoming first-year student and must live on campus all 4 years.
2. Possess a 3.5 GPA in high school coursework
3. Possess a combined SAT score of 1310 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math) and an ACT score of 27
4. Provide a written essay about why a Point University education is important and why he or she desires to attend the University

The scholarship covers room and board, as well as all tuition and fees and is available for two students each year. The Founder’s Scholarship is renewable based on a 3.5 cumulative GPA at Point for a maximum of four years.

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, and final deadline for consideration is March 15, 2019. Apply here.

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

Music scholarships are available for a limited number of talented students. Scholarships are based on a student’s audition and application. Please refer to the Music Scholarship Application Form for full details on this process.

Scholarship values range depending on student talent, need and availability. Contact Fine Arts at 706-385-1049 or by email.

Students who complete at least 12 hours of Point University credit with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. This scholarship amounts to $1500 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 3.00 GPA (must be a full-time student not enrolled in the dual enrollment program). Qualifying students may apply for the scholarship by filling out the application here or in the admission office. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants do not qualify for this scholarship. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Current Point University dual enrollment students may apply. This scholarship amounts to $500 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 2.00 GPA (must be a full-time student not enrolled in the dual enrollment program). Qualifying students may apply for the scholarship by filling out the application here or in the admission office. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants are permitted to apply for this scholarship. Maximum of 10 scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Point University is committed to service in the community and rewards students for those services during their time in high school. Incoming freshmen may apply for this scholarship. This scholarship amounts to $1000 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 2.50 cumulative GPA at Point University. Students may apply for the scholarship by filling out the application here or in the admission office. Additionally, applicants must submit documentation of at least 50 hours of community service during their senior year of high school. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants do not qualify for this scholarship. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Freshmen attending Point University as a first generation college student (the first person in your immediate family to attend college) may apply for this scholarship. This scholarship amounts to $1,000 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 2.00 GPA at Point University. Qualifying students may apply for the scholarship by filling out the application here or in the admission office. “First Generation” status must be verified by submitted FAFSA. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants do not qualify for this scholarship. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Freshmen attending Point University from outside the state of Georgia may apply for the out-of-state scholarship by achieving a 3.00 high school GPA (GPA can be evaluated prior to graduation but final GPA will also be reviewed). This scholarship amounts to $3,000 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 here or in the admission office. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants do not qualify for this scholarship. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Freshmen and transfers attending Point University that are a dependent of a Point University graduated alum may apply for this scholarship. This scholarship amounts to $250 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 2.00 GPA. Qualifying students may apply for the scholarship by filling out the application here or in the admission office. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants do not qualify for this scholarship. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Students transferring to Point University from another institution with at least a 2.50 GPA are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship amounts to $500 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 2.50 GPA at Point University. Participation in dual enrollment at another institution does not qualify as transfer status. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants do not qualify for this scholarship. Maximum of 10 scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Freshmen and transfers attending Point University that are a dependent of full time vocational ministry/mission parent(s) may apply. This scholarship amounts to $250 per year and is renewable by maintaining a 2.00 GPA. Qualifying students may apply for the scholarship by filling out the application here or in the admission office. Athletic/Marching Skyhawk participants do not qualify for this scholarship. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

Freshmen athletes/Marching Skyhawk students attending Point University from outside the state of Georgia may apply for this out-of-state, high academic achieving scholarship. Academic requirements include by achieving a 3.50 high school GPA and 25 ACT (composite score) or 1200 SAT (Reading and Math). This scholarship amounts to $1,000 per year on top of awarded merit scholarship and is renewable by maintaining a 3.00 GPA at Point University. Qualifying students may apply for the Out-of-State Scholar Skyhawk by filling out the application here or in the admission office. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year. Deadline for application is March 1 with Scholarship Committee to determine recipients by April 1.

The President’s Association of Christian Colleges & Universities has established the Intercollegiate Tuition Waiver Program (ITWP) for qualified dependents of full-time employees at participating institutions. Download the application here.

To be eligible for a Restoration College Tuition Waiver, a student must have a parent or legal guardian employed full-time at a participating university affiliated with the Christian Church. Download the application here.

Point offers a number of endowed scholarships provided from funds given by generous donors in honor of or in 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.

Music scholarships are available for a limited number of talented students. Scholarships are based on a student’s audition and application. Please refer to the Music Scholarship Application Form for full details on this process.