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Program

College Scholarships for LGBT Students
Organization

Point Foundation
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

Point Scholarships are awarded on a "last provider" basis. Point fills in the gaps and provides funds not provided by other scholarships, grants, loans, work/study programs, etc. It is the responsibility of those selected as Point Scholars to secure as much outside funding as possible. Point is not intended to be, and cannot be, the sole source of support because there is no guarantee that the financial support will be the same each year, nor will it be provided each year. The scholarship amounts funded by Point each year depends on other financial support that Point Scholars receive from individuals, other foundations or grants, as well as the financial health of Point.
Application Deadline

January 19, 2024
Application Website

www.pointfoundation.org/apply

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 Varies
Renewable?

Yes

Requirements

Description

Very strong academic performance is one characteristic that Point seeks in all its applicants and subsequent scholars. Additionally, proven leadership skills and the desire to make a difference in the world are highly valued. Each person who applies for a Point Scholarship is evaluated on the totality of their situation. Academic achievement, personal merit, leadership, involvement in the LGBTQ community, professional experiences, financial need, marginalization, personal and future goals are all taken into consideration.

Individuals who receive a Point Scholarship Award and support are expected to be “out” as a person who identifies within the LGBTQ spectrum—lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer. 

Point posts a picture and short biography of each scholarship award recipient on Point’s website.  Additionally, Point Scholars are expected to attend and occasionally speak about their own experience of being an LGBTQ identified individual in public settings such as fundraisers and conferences.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Keywords
 College Scholarships LGBT Student Point Foundation
Contact

info@pointfoundation.org
Organization Address

5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 370
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Organization Phone
 (866) 337-6468
Last Modified Date
 November 23, 2015