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25 Years of LGBTQ+
and Ally Empowerment

Achieving postsecondary educational dreams is only the beginning. Long after earning degrees, Point Foundation scholars continue to grow LGBTQ+ and ally representation and leadership across nearly every field, driving positive change for all our communities.

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Achieving postsecondary educational dreams is only the beginning. Long after earning degrees, Point Foundation scholars continue to grow LGBTQ+ and ally representation and leadership across nearly every field, driving positive change for all our communities.

The Issue

According to research from Point Foundation and Williams Institute, LGBTQ+ students face:

  • More loans.
  • More debt.
  • More harassment and mistreatment.
  • Worse mental health.



 

Point's work is vital because the high cost of postsecondary education often puts the students' dreams out of reach. Also, representation and a place at the table for LGBTQ+ people can often be challenging without additional support from allies and organizations like Point. We ensure that LGBTQ+ and ally students get the financial and program support they need to access and succeed in achieving their goals.

The Point Solution

Since 2001, Point has worked to help college students access and succeed in higher education through scholarship financing, leadership development, mentorship, and community support.

In 21 years, Point has awarded LGBTQ+ and ally students a total of $50 million. This makes Point the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ and ally students. Point alumni include elected officials, doctors, scientists, filmmakers, authors, lawyers, academics, business professionals, and entrepreneurs.

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The Point Solution

Since 2001, Point has worked to help college students access and succeed in higher education through scholarship financing, leadership development, mentorship, and community support.

In 21 years, Point has awarded LGBTQ+ and ally students a total of $50 million. This makes Point the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ and ally students. Point alumni include elected officials, doctors, scientists, filmmakers, authors, lawyers, academics, business professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Support Our Scholars

Scholar Studies

Point Scholars study and work in every industry. The 2025-2026 cohort's studies are listed below:

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52% of Point Scholars are first-generation students.