Amount: Varies based on need. About: Offered by the Point Foundation, the Point Flagship Scholarship supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students earning a degree. In addition to financial support, Flagship scholarship recipients receive access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. The foundation assesses applicants on many factors, including leadership and community involvement, academic achievement, LGBTQ advocacy, and financial need. To qualify, students must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community and be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska. Community college students are eligible if they are transferring to a four-year college or university. Students enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in a U.S. territory, community college, online programs or trade schools are not eligible.The award is based on need and is renewable for up to four years.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior, Community College Student, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student
Eligible Majors: All majors
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Deadline: Applications open in Fall 2024. Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.