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Internship & Professional Development Awards

Point's Internship & Professional Development Award provides selected students and  recent graduates with financial support to offset the cost of  participation in hands-on learning experiences that enhance academic and career success. 

If you are applying for funds for professional development funding related to HIV/AIDS research, services, or advocacy jump to The Kadel &  Gerhardt Internships.

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Point's Internship & Professional Development Award provides selected students and  recent graduates with financial support to offset the cost of  participation in hands-on learning experiences that enhance academic and career success. 

If you are applying for funds for professional development funding related to HIV/AIDS research, services, or advocacy jump to The Kadel &  Gerhardt Internships.

Point Foundation Internship & Professional Development Awards

Our scholarships for 2-year degrees and other community college programs provide financial support, community resources, and professional and leadership development.

Scholarship Details

Award funds may be used to cover out-of-pocket costs associated with a summer professional development activity. Activities can include participation in an  academic or professional conference, faculty-supervised research,  internships, and other activities that will help you advance toward your academic and professional goals.  

Amount: Up to $5,000
Funding Period: June 1 - September 15

Application Timeline

Application Opens: March 4, 9:00 a.m. PST

Application Closes: April 16, 5:00 p.m. PST

Application Closed

Are You Eligible?

Eligibility

  • Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution in the spring 2026 academic term.
  • Must apply with a professional development opportunity set during the summer of 2026.
  • Must be a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally.

HIV/AIDS Research, Services, and Advocacy

The LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately impacted by HIV infections.  The Kadel and Gerhardt Internships seek to support the next generation of  professionals in the field of HIV/AIDS research, services, and advocacy. HIV/AIDS is a multifaceted challenge that requires leaders across  disciplines and sectors. The Kadel and Gerhardt Internships allow  promising students and recent graduates the opportunity to explore or  further a career dedicated to responding to HIV/AIDS and supporting  individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

The LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately impacted by HIV infections.  The Kadel and Gerhardt Internships seek to support the next generation of  professionals in the field of HIV/AIDS research, services, and advocacy. HIV/AIDS is a multifaceted challenge that requires leaders across  disciplines and sectors. The Kadel and Gerhardt Internships allow  promising students and recent graduates the opportunity to explore or  further a career dedicated to responding to HIV/AIDS and supporting  individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

The Kadel & Gerhardt Internships

These internships are being generously funded in memoriam of  donors who devoted their lives to serving gay men affected by HIV/AIDS. Point seeks to support the next generation of researchers, advocates, and  care providers who are interested working with the LGBTQ+ community of  HIV-positive and high-risk individuals by funding their summer  internship opportunities.  

Amount: Up to $7,000
Funding Period: June 1 – September 15

Application Timeline

Application Opens: March 4, 9:00 a.m. PST

Application Closes: April 16, 5:00 p.m. PST

Application Closed

Eligibility

  • Must apply with an unpaid internship set during the summer of 2026.
  • Internship must be related to the field of HIV/AIDS research, advocacy, and/or services.
  • Open to students currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program or individuals who are within one year of their graduation.
  • Must be a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally.

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