POINT BIPOC Scholarship Program for LGBTQ Students The Point Foundation is proud to announce its new BIPOC scholarship program.
Generations of racism and the educational system resulting from discriminatory policies have clearly demonstrated that BIOC students face greater obstacles to achieving educational achievement.
When these challenges are combined with those faced by students who also identify as LGBTQ, these barriers can make it impossible to obtain a higher education degree.
Point aims to alleviate these problems by providing financial support, community resources, and professional development.
Application Criteria for BIPOC scholarship in USA
WHO POINT WILL SUPPORT
- Members of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities who identify as LGBTQ
- Students who are enrolled in community college, four-year colleges and universities, or graduate programs who are also:
- Currently enrolled in a degree-granting program and maintaining a full-time or part-time course load
- Demonstrating a proven commitment to furthering their education
HOW POINT WILL SUPPORT
- A one-time $1500 grant for tuition and other education-related expenses
- Access to Point’s Expert Coaching Panel
- Invitations to virtual leadership events and panel discussions
- Introduction to the Point Foundation network of LGBTQ scholars, more than 300 alumni, and many others dedicated to seeing LGBTQ students succeed
Point Foundation requires the following for applications to be considered:
- Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited community college in based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, in the fall of 2021
- Must have 1-2 years of community college left AND(1) intending to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university for Fall 2022 or Fall 2023 OR(2) graduate with an associates degree in Fall 2023
- Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community
We consider many factors when evaluating scholarship applicants, including:
- Financial need or independence
- Personal history
- Academic achievement
- Community involvement and work experience
Eligible Nationalities for BIPOC scholarship in USA
All nationalities