Amount: Varies (up to full tuition)
Deadline: January 14
Level: undergraduate, graduate, professional
Renewable: Yes
About
The Point Foundation is the largest LGBTQ scholarship-granting organization in the U.S. It empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: lgbtq
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a degree-granting program
- Demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to LGBTQ advocacy
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays (several prompts)
- Official Transcripts
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Financial Information
Timeline
Applications open October. Deadline January 14. Finalists notified in March. Interviews in March/April. Scholars announced in May.
Tips
Share your personal story and how your LGBTQ identity has shaped your experiences and aspirations. Highlight your leadership roles and commitment to LGBTQ advocacy and community involvement.