Application Resources | Point Foundation

Point wants every applicant to feel supported while completing their application. Check out the resources and frequently asked questions below to learn more about submitting a competitive application for a Point Scholarship. Still have questions? Email applications@pointfoundation.org to connect directly with Point staff.

Webinars

Point webinars give applicants the opportunity to learn more about how to apply for Point Scholarships and Awards directly from staff! Register to learn how to apply and ask your question directly to the Point Retention & Selections team. Click on the webinars below to sign up to attend live and/or receive a recording.

Upcoming Webinars Fall 2026

Weds. 9/16: Point Scholarships Application Launch Information Session

Tue. 9/22: Point Flagship Scholarship Information Session

Thurs. 9/24: Point Spring Term Access Scholarship Information Session

Weds. 10/7: Spring Access Scholarship Q&A

Weds. 10/28: Point Flagship Scholarship Q&A

Mon. 11/16: Point Flagship Scholarship Last Minute Q&A

Webinars

Upcoming Webinars Fall 2026

Weds. 9/16: Point Scholarships Application Launch Information Session

Tue. 9/22: Point Flagship Scholarship Information Session

Thurs. 9/24: Point Spring Term Access Scholarship Information Session

Weds. 10/7: Spring Access Scholarship Q&A

Weds. 10/28: Point Flagship Scholarship Q&A

Mon. 11/16: Point Flagship Scholarship Last Minute Q&A

FAQs About Point Scholarships

Find the specific requirements for each scholarship program on the individual scholarship pages and general application tips that can help you apply for any of our scholarships below.

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I am not sure that I qualify as having financial need, but I am confident that I have many of the other qualities Point seeks in scholars. Should I still apply? down

Yes. Point uses a holistic evaluation process. Students are encouraged to apply for every opportunity for which they meet the eligibility criteria. See Point's scholarship page to find the eligibility criteria for each Point award.

Are Point's scholarships and awards restricted to any specific geographic regions? down

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

If I apply and am not selected as a Point Scholar, may I reapply? down

Yes, applicants may reapply as many times as they remain eligible. 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.

Can prior Point Scholars apply for another Point scholarship? down

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

Can I submit my application early? down

While there is no benefit to early submission, Point highly recommends 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.

I do not know yet where I will be attending college, should I still apply to be a Point Scholar? down

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

Is there an age limit to apply to become a Point Scholar? down

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

How will I know if Point received my scholarship application? down

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. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are receiving Point’s emails. Applicants are encouraged to make applications@pointfoundation.org as a contact or safe-sender to prevent communications from being directed to junk/spam.

Can I submit a paper scholarship application? down

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

I am enrolling in college after a long educational break, and I don’t have my transcript or remember my previous GPAs. What should I do? down

Point scholarship applicants are required to submit their most recent academic transcript with a calculated grade point average. Applicants should contact the last school they attended and request an unofficial transcript.

Will I need to submit any supplemental information? down

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.

Contact

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