Point Blank is committed to making music education accessible to people of all backgrounds. We are delighted to offer our Future S.T.A.R.S. scholarships, bursaries and funds to support this commitment. These include a range of awards that aim to nurture talent as well as provide access to higher education for specific under-represented groups in higher education.
Our Future S.T.A.R.S. Scholarship, Bursary and Mentoring Awards programme aims to:
Please read through the menu of options below (which are grouped according to the school to which they are relevant) to find out more information about our schemes. If you have any questions or would like to apply, don't hesitate to contact us on admissions[at]pointblankmusicschool.com.
Point Blank is dedicated to helping talented producers from all over the world achieve excellence at our beautiful Mack Sennett Studios campus in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. This is a talent-based scholarship which can defray up to 20% of your Point Blank tuition cost. The amount of the scholarship is adjudicated according to talent as evidenced through a portfolio combined with potential for industry success as evidenced through a personal statement.
To apply please complete the Financial Support Application form and include a portfolio. Please see below for more information:
Portfolio:
For music production courses, your portfolio must contain two music samples. The music samples may either be attached in MP3 format or provided as URL links to content posted online.
For DJ coutses, your portfolio must contain a music sample of your live DJ set. The music sample should showcase your best abilities as a DJ, and must be an audio or video recording of one of your live DJ sets of at least 10 minutes in length. It may either be attached in MP3 format or provided as a URL link to content posted online; YouTube links are the preferred submission format.
For singing courses, your portfolio must contain a video performance of two songs. The video performances must be two songs of your choice; originals or covers are acceptable. No autotune or effects may be applied. The videos must be provided as URL links to content posted online.
Personal statement:
The personal statement must be at least 250 words and must address each of the following four prompts:
Point Blank is dedicated to helping music students of limited means achieve excellence at our Los Angeles location. Students whose families make less than $60,000 per year or individuals making less than $30,000 per year are eligible to apply for a need-based tuition grant, which can defray up to 20% of your Point Blank tuition cost.
To apply please complete the Financial Support Application form including your most recent tax return (if you file), your parents most recent tax return, and a personal statement. If you are not a US citizen/resident, submit a recent bank statement as well as your parents’ most recent bank statement. The personal statement must be at least 250 words and must address why you feel you deserve a need-based tuition grant.
If you enroll in one course or program at Point Blank Los Angeles, you will receive a $200 discount off of tuition for each additional program you book during the same term. Students who receive a talent-based scholarship or need-based tuition grant are not eligible for package discounts. Contact an admissions representative at 323-282-7660 x323 (or email admissions[at]pointblankmusicschool.com) to enroll in multiple programs and receive the package discount.
The scholarships, bursaries and grants listed above are subject to the following Terms & Conditions: