Point Foundation BIPOC Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Point Foundation
Intro
The Point Foundation Access Scholarship reduces barriers for LGBTQ+ students and their allies who are first in their family (or will be) to complete a bachelor’s degree and/or who come from low-income households. In addition to direct financial aid, the program connects recipients with leadership and career development resources.
Scholarship overview
- Name: Point Foundation Access Scholarship
- Award amount: $1,500
- Funding term: Payment is made for the upcoming academic term; each award covers a single term.
Application timeline
- Opens: January 28 at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST
- Closes: March 12 at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST
Who may apply
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
- Be enrolled at least half time in a degree-seeking program (associate, bachelor’s, graduate, or professional) at an accredited, nonprofit college or university located in the United States.
- Identify with or demonstrate commitment to the LGBTQ+ community or as an ally.
- Be first-generation (are or will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree) and/or come from an under-resourced household.
- If a previous Point Scholar, have formally exited any prior Point program in good standing (active exit status).
Who is not eligible
The following are ineligible to apply:
- Students enrolled exclusively in fully online (100% online) degree programs.
- Individuals who have already received the Point Foundation Access Scholarship for four terms.
- Current high school students requesting funds for dual-enrollment coursework.
- Applicants (or their immediate family members) with a current or past formal relationship to Point Foundation as an employee, board member, or volunteer.
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