The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States by offering financial support, community resources, and professional development.

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Scholarship Details

Flagship Scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni.

Amount: Financial award based on need, renewable for up to four years of support.

Funding Period: Awarded Scholars will start their scholarship in the fall of 2025, with a maximum of four years of support.

• Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
  
  
• Use scholarship funds at an accredited U.S. higher education institution between fall session 2024 and spring 2025.
  
  
• Be enrolled or intend to enroll in one of the following types of programs: a bachelor's degree, a master's or doctoral degree, or a medical, law, or other professional degree.
  
  
• Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.
  
  
• Community college students must be transferring to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university for the academic year of the scholarship. Students who will be enrolled at a 2-year institution for the academic year of the scholarship should apply to the Community College Scholarship.
  
  
• Must be at least a senior in high school.

Scholarship Ineligibility:  

• Students in post-baccalaureate or postdoctoral programs.
  
  
• Current high school students seeking funding for dual enrollment programs.
  
  
• Students enrolled in 100% online degree programs.
  
  

Selection Criteria:

• Personal history and background.
  
• Academic history and future plans.
  
  
• Estimate of financial costs and support.
  
  
• Community involvement and work experience.  
  
  
• Demonstrated leadership or leadership potential.

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