Application Period/Due Date: September 10th -December 5th

Criteria:

Awarded to promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.

Eligibility:

1. A proven track record of leadership and community involvement and working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community.  

2. Strong academic achievement. 

3. Financial need. 

4. Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States in the fall of 2026.

5. Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. 

Documentation to be Submitted:

1. A Student Aid Report (Completed & accepted), Point’s New Scholar Financial Application and Parental Support Affidavit.

2. Submit a professional looking photograph, preferred first name, and gender pronoun for a name-tag.

3. Submit a Point Finalist Travel Release form and reply promptly to all correspondence regarding travel arrangements for the weekend.

4. School Updates: Please email Point if you have received any new acceptances or made a final decision on where you will be attending school in the fall. If you are still awaiting acceptance, or you have not yet made a final decision, please email your top two preferences.

5. Submit a response to an online survey for mentoring and media training interviews. Individuals selected to receive a Point Foundation Scholarship will be notified by June.

Link:

https://pointfoundation.org/

Contact info@pointfoundation.org with any questions regarding this program.