Amount: $10,000 - $50,000
Deadline: January 28
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Point Foundation Scholarship empowers LGBTQ+ students who have proven academic achievement, leadership skills, and a commitment to making a difference. This scholarship is highly relevant for Hispanic LGBTQ+ students seeking support.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident, DACA
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: lgbtq
- Enroll or be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited US institution
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate leadership and community involvement
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- FAFSA/SAR
Timeline
Applications open October 1. Deadline January 28. Finalists notified March. Scholars announced May.
Tips
Focus on your identity, leadership, and how you plan to use your education to contribute to the LGBTQ+ community and broader society. Authenticity in your essays is key.