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Explore Scholarships for LGBTQ+ and Ally Students

Point Foundation offers a range of scholarships for LGBTQ+ and ally students attending postsecondary institutions across the United States. Learn more below and apply today.

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Point Foundation offers a range of scholarships for LGBTQ+ and ally students attending postsecondary institutions across the United States. Learn more below and apply today.

Point Scholarships FAQ

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Point Scholarships for LGBTQ+ and ally students.
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General Eligibility Questions

Yes. Applicants do not have to be enrolled or accepted to a particular program/university to apply to be a Point Scholar. However, they must verify their enrollment if selected for a scholarship. 

No. There is no age limit to be eligible for a Point Scholarship. 

Yes. Point selects scholars who have a drive to contribute to society, regardless of their chosen career focus.

Yes. Point uses a holistic evaluation process that considers merit criteria as well as financial need. See Point's scholarship page for more information about selection criteria.

Point Scholars must be enrolled in an accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution in the U.S. 

Common Scholarship Submission Questions

Yes, applicants may reapply. Point encourages students to apply for every scholarship and award for which they are eligible whenever their circumstances permit.  

Yes, prior Point scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for another Point scholarship if they exited their former program with active status, which grants eligibility for future scholarships and awards. Students may not receive more than one Point scholarship at a time. 

While there is no benefit to early submission, Point highly recommends that applicants submit their applications as soon as they have their materials ready. All complete applications submitted by the deadline receive equal consideration. Consult scholarship pages for information about the application window and deadline.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email once they have submitted their application. They will also be able to log into the application portal to see the status of their application.

Scholarship applications may only be submitted online. Faxed or mailed applications will not be considered.

Point scholarship applicants are required to submit their most recent academic transcript with at least one year of graded course work and a calculated grade point average. Applicants should contact the last school they attended and request an unofficial transcript. 

Point will only review application components directly requested by the application. Attempting to submit unrequested supplemental materials may negatively impact the review of an application.

Additional Questions?

For all other questions and concerns, please email applications@pointfoundation.org.

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Why Apply for a Point Scholarship?

In addition to providing financial support, our scholarship programs aim to support LGBTQ+ and ally students’ success in postsecondary education through leadership and career development, community connections, and educational resources.

Leadership and Career Development

Point Scholars have access to programming opportunities throughout the year, including virtual workshops and in-person events designed to develop authentic leadership and career advancement skills while building connection and belonging.

Mentorship from Industry Leaders

LGBTQ+ and ally leaders across diverse industries support Point Scholars by leading virtual workshops, providing career development opportunities, and connecting with students at Point events.

Community Connections

Point has over 2,300 LGBTQ+ and ally alumni and thousands of supporters ready to build your network in every career field.

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