Point Foundation Scholarships FAQs
Follow our tips to stand out in your scholarship application. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. Find these specifics in each scholarship page.
Application ClosedFollow our tips to stand out in your scholarship application. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. Find these specifics in each scholarship page.
Application ClosedPoint Foundation programs support LGBTQ students pursuing higher education in community colleges and schools, as well as four year degree-granting institutions. Students seeking to renew their scholarship, or transition from one scholarship to another can apply for the renewal or new scholarship, but can not receive more than one Point scholarship at a time.
Candidates for any scholarship must identify as “out” members of the LGBTQ community because student names are made public on Point communication channels and within the organization.
Yes. You neither have to be enrolled nor accepted to a particular program/university to apply to be a Point Scholar.
No, there is no age limit to be eligible to become a Point Scholar. You may apply at any time during either your education or career as long as you plan to be enrolled full-time.
Yes, Point selects scholars whom it believes have made a contribution to the LGBTQ community and who will continue to do so in the future. Some scholars will choose a career that focuses on the LGBTQ community, and others will use their skills and influence in other ways while not working full time on LGBTQ issues. Talent and a drive to contribute to society are key characteristics of a Point Scholar. Point welcomes accomplished scholars in all fields.
Yes, you may qualify and should apply. Point’s selection committee weighs all facets of each person’s application. Point supports scholars who have a variety of needs and who demonstrate a record of accomplishment and high achievement.
Point’s application process is open to all college students attending accredited institutions anywhere in the United States, aside from US territories.
Yes, Point’s application process is open to all college students regardless of citizenship. Undocumented students and international students are eligible to apply if they are enrolling or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States.
No, we will be virtual for our finalist stage. Students will be asked to submit a video. More details provided to those who reach this stage.
Yes, applicants may reapply the following year. Point does not keep copies of semifinalist or finalist materials from your previous application. Each returning applicant should submit the most current and competitive information possible, and not recycle their previous application.
Each scholarship has a specific application period during the year. Each application submitted in that period is reviewed equally by Point application readers. Point recommends submitting your application as soon as you have the materials ready. Submitting your application during the earlier days of the application window can mean that, if you advance to the finalist period, you may be notified early and have more time to prepare finalist materials.
Point’s online application system generates a pop-up window confirming your submission has been received. No emails are generated and sent. Applicants who are selected as semifinalists will be notified by email. Please be sure to check your spam folder just in case. Scholarship applicants who are not selected to move forward will not receive any further email notifications from Point.
Scholarship applications may only be submitted online. Faxed or mailed applications will not be considered.
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For all other questions and concerns, please email applications@pointfoundation.org.
Your support is vital. This year, hundreds of homophobic, transphobic, and anti-LGBTQ bills have been proposed and adopted as law in states around the country. As the LGBTQ and allied communities combat these bills, Point continues to support LGBTQ students in higher ed though scholarships, mentoring, coaching and programming to help students find success at school. Join us in supporting the resilience of the LGBTQ community as anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeps the United States.