## About the Point Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship Point Foundation is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for the LGBTQ+ community. Since 2001, Point has invested over $10 million in LGBTQ+ students, creating a community of scholars who become leaders in their fields and advocates for equality. ### Award Details - **Amount**: $13,000+ per year (covers tuition, housing, and living expenses) - **Renewable**: Yes, for the duration of undergraduate study - **Application Portal**: pointfoundation.org/scholarships/flagship - **Application Opens**: September annually; Deadline: December annually ### Eligibility Requirements - Self-identified as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning) - High school senior or current college student - Demonstrated financial need - Demonstrated academic excellence (minimum 3.3 GPA) - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrated leadership and community involvement ### The Point Scholar Experience Point Scholars receive much more than financial support: - **Mentorship** from LGBTQ+ professionals - **Leadership training** and professional development workshops - **Networking** with a community of 400+ Point Scholars and alumni - **Community** — a lifelong support network of LGBTQ+ leaders ### Mission Point Foundation combats the trend of LGBTQ+ youth being cut off from family support systems by providing financial and emotional support to promising LGBTQ+ students.