All incoming 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). Students enrolled in online degree programs do not qualify for these scholarships.
All institutional scholarships listed below may only be applied to tuition and required fees (not room and board). Additionally, all are not available for student athletes and marching band participants. However, many student athletes may be considered for merit-based scholarship in addition to athletic/talent scholarship. For additional information regarding athletic/talent scholarship, please contact the program coach/director.
If you have any questions not addressed on this page, please contact the Admission Office at 706-385-1202.

Incoming Freshmen

Byron and Katie Cartwright Music Scholarship

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.

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, and determinations will be made the semester before your start date.

Community Service Scholarship

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 $500 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 available online 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. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of four scholarships will be awarded each year.

 

Event Recruitment Scholarship

Select scholarships will be permitted for promotion of recruitment events. Drawings will be held for each event from list of attendees.

First Generation Student Scholarship

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 $500 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 available online or in the admission office. “First Generation” status must be verified by submitted FAFSA. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year.

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 each term enrolled.
  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 Founders Scholarship is renewable based on a 3.5 cumulative GPA at Point for a maximum of four years.

*Scholarship covers 15-meal plan. Student will be required to pay difference if 19-meal plan is selected

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, and determinations will be made the semester before your start date. Apply here.

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 vary and are based on high-school/transfer GPA and SAT-I/ACT scores.

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, and determinations will be made the semester before your start date.

Out of State Scholarship

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 $2,500 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. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded.

Point Legacy Scholarship

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 available online or in the admission office. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of four scholarships will be awarded each year.

Sons and Daughters of Ministry Scholarship

Freshmen 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 available online or in the admission office. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of four scholarships will be awarded each year.

Dual Credit Enrollment Students

DCE Transition Honors Scholarship

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 $1000 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 available online or in the admission office. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year.

DCE Transition Scholarship

Current Point University dual-credit 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 residential student not enrolled in the dual enrollment program). Qualifying students may apply for the scholarship by filling out the application available online or in the admission office.

Transfer Students

Point Legacy Scholarship

Transfer students 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 available online or in the admission office. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of four scholarships will be awarded each year.

Sons and Daughters of Ministry Scholarship

Transfer students 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 available online or in the admission office. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of four scholarships will be awarded each year.

Transfer Scholarship

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. Student athletes and marching band members are not eligible to apply. Maximum of five scholarships will be awarded each year.

You can download the application here.