Point Foundation is a scholarship fund that provides financial aid for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) college bound students in the United States. Founded in 2001, the overall mission of this organization to give these individuals the opportunity to receive the resources that they need to become pillars in society. It is one of only a few scholarship organizations that is solely for LGBTQ+ students.[1][2]
| Formation | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Scholarship funding for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students in higher education |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Executive Director | Jorge Valencia |
| Website | https://www.pointfoundation.org/ |
Mission statement
editThe foundation's mission statement is: "Point Foundation empowers 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."[3]
Scholarship Programs
editFlagship Scholarship
Since 2002, Point has offered its Flagship Scholarship for LGBTQ students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in the United States. The award is renewable for up to four years.[4]
Community College Scholarship
In 2016, Point initiated a new Community College Scholarship Program, a one-year transformative experience offering academic and personal development for community college students as they plan to transfer to a four-year institution. Wells Fargo funded the inaugural year of the program which assisted 11 students.[5] Students accepted into the program will receive $2,400 per semester or $4,800 per academic year scholarship, admissions counseling, coaching, and financial education.[6]
BIPOC Scholarship
The Point BIPOC Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color students who also identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students. In addition to financial support, Point BIPOC scholarship recipients receive community resources and professional development.[7] The first BIPOC Scholarship class was awarded in 2021. [8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lada, Sophia. "Here are six Greater Lansing scholarships for students of color, LGBTQ youth and more". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Point Foundation commits $1M to fight LGBTQ oppression in response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" and related bills". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Mission - Point Foundation". 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Point Flagship Scholarship | TUN". 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "New Community College Scholarships and Educational Advancement Programs" (PDF). Point Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-11-21.
- ^ "Point Foundation Community College Scholarship | The University Network". 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "Point BIPOC Scholarship | The University Network". 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
- ^ "Meet the Point Foundation's New Class of BIPOC Scholars". The Advocate. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2023-07-20.