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Discover how Point Foundation and its LGBTQ+ and ally scholars and alumni are impacting communities world-wide. 

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Discover how Point Foundation and its LGBTQ+ and ally scholars and alumni are impacting communities world-wide. 

At Point Foundation, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to shape the future. Their unique interests, skills, and perspectives can create rewarding careers and welcoming communities....

December 16, 2020, Andrae Vigil-Romero

Meet Point Scholar Nia

What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Simmons University Photo...

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December 09, 2020, Andrae Vigil-Romero

Meet Point Scholar Jessica

What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? I am attending Dartmouth...

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November 23, 2020, Andrae Vigil-Romero

Meet Point Scholar Josh

What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Yale University; I wanted to...

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July 02, 2020, Andrae Vigil-Romero

Social Distancing is a Privilege

Photo Credit: NBC Bay Area I am fortunate and privileged to live in a one-bedroom apartment with my...

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March 19, 2020, teampoint

Should I come out in my application?

I was dressed in a navy suit with red corgi socks and a pink bow tie. I had looked at myself in the...

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March 10, 2020, teampoint

I’m Queer and I Know Nothing

Photo: Point Scholar Tayler Hammond receiving her certificate as a Community College Scholarship...

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February 04, 2020, teampoint

Trans stories written by trans kids

Photo by Foluke Oshin/Libraries Taskforce I spent a couple of hours in between classes browsing...

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January 30, 2020, teampoint

Returning to College Post-Transition

Image by Fredrik Andersson It had been 3 years since I had returned to Ohio University to finish my...

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January 21, 2020, teampoint

Finding My Voice With Point

Throughout my childhood, I lived my life with a closed mouth. I was every parent’s dream. It only...

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January 14, 2020, teampoint

Creating Safe Spaces for the Incarcerated LGBTQ+ Community

I just completed my first semester of law school and yes, Elle Woods, it was hard. Prior to law...

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January 06, 2020, teampoint

Updating UCLA's all-gender restroom map

Photo credit: Daily Bruin Many trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people often have to...

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March 29, 2019, teampoint

Transgender Day of Visibility 2025 | Point Foundation

What is International Transgender Day of Visibility? “International Transgender Day of Visibility...

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