Amount: $10,000
Deadline: January 25
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Point Foundation provides multi-year scholarships, leadership training, and mentorship to LGBTQ students who are achieving academic excellence and demonstrating leadership.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: lgbtq
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Involvement in the LGBTQ community
- Exhibit academic excellence
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Resume
Timeline
Applications open in October and close in January. Finalists interviewed in March/April. Winners notified in May.
Tips
This is highly competitive. Emphasize your leadership, activism, and commitment to the LGBTQ community. Share your personal story and how it has shaped your goals.