Amount: Varies (up to full tuition)
Deadline: Varies (Historically January/February)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ+ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential, including those pursuing healthcare careers, to make a significant impact on society.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: lgbtq
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a degree program
- Demonstrate leadership and community involvement
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Resume
Timeline
Applications open in the fall and close in late January/early February. Finalists are interviewed in spring, and winners are announced in late spring.
Tips
Highlight your leadership, advocacy, and community involvement within the LGBTQ+ community. This is a highly competitive, prestigious scholarship requiring a strong personal narrative.