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Going to community college can be a difficult balance, and for LGBTQ students, being successful in school means also fighting oppression and adversity from their school environments. In a survey of Point Community College applicants between 2019 and 2020, 50% or more of LGBTQ community college students reported that they had been discriminated against at […]
The Point Flagship scholarship for LGBTQ students provides financial assistance, mentoring, leadership programming, and more, to help LGBTQ students attending 4-year colleges or graduate schools achieve their dreams. Learn more about the flagship scholarship program and apply to join this year’s class. Why did you choose your major or program? I chose to study Government […]
The Point Flagship scholarship for LGBTQ students provides financial assistance, mentoring, leadership programming, and more, to help LGBTQ students attending 4-year colleges or graduate schools achieve their dreams. Learn more about the flagship scholarship program and apply to join this year’s class. Why did you choose your major or program? I chose to study biochemistry […]
The Point Flagship scholarship for LGBTQ students provides financial assistance, mentoring, leadership programming, and more, to help LGBTQ students attending 4-year colleges or graduate schools achieve their dreams. Learn more about the flagship scholarship program and apply to join this year’s class. Why did you choose your major or program? I’m studying neuroscience and religion […]
As we reported in our last newsletter, this year we mark Point Foundation’s 20th anniversary – a milestone that we are celebrating through spring of 2022. Since our founding we have invested $43 million in students across the country. This year, we were proud to announce our largest and most diverse class ever – 134 […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Harvard University. I chose this institution because of its large alumni network and because of the resources devoted to individual projects and learning inside and outside of the classroom. What is a fun fact about you that few people know? I was on two […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? I am attending University of South Florida! I chose it because they have many resources for LGBTQ students, as well as a beautiful campus. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? I am pursuing a major in Environmental […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? UCLA. I attended UCLA as an undergrad as well, during my time there I thoroughly enjoyed my educational journey and was not quite ready to say goodbye to that beautiful campus. Also, the opportunity to be the first Black transgender woman to become a […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Swarthmore College. I choose Swarthmore for its small close-knit community. Swarthmore fosters a community that is rooted in collaboration, relationship building, and support. As a queer immigrant, these things are very important to me as I continue to explore my identity. What are your […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Washington University in St. Louis; I wanted to leave the east coast for college and to explore the Midwest. I’ve gotten to see the Iowa Caucuses and work with Midwestern political campaigns, which has been such a blessing. Which program are you pursuing and […]