Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit. Individuals enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program, beginning or continuing in the fall of 2011, are eligible to apply.
Who qualifies for a Point Scholarship?
Applicants should visit Point’s website to review current Point Scholars’ biographies and assess the type of scholars that are generally selected. Applicants do not need straight A’s to apply, yet Point is looking for individuals who have proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements, and want to make a difference in the world. All applicants are evaluated on the totality of their situation including academic accomplishments, financial, leadership within extra-curricular and career-related activities, personal circumstances and goals for the future.
***New information for the 2011-2012 academic year will be available in December 2010 at http://www.pointfoundation.org/. ***
Online applications will be accepted between December 10, 2010 and February 11, 2011. Point’s scholarship application is ONLY available online.