Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBT students of merit, has opened its 2011 application season. Students who will be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs for the 2010-11 school year are eligible to apply for the prestigious, multi-year scholarships. The application deadline for this year’s scholarships is Feb. 11.
For the first time, others can also recommend a deserving student by accessing www.pointfoundation.org/recommendastudent.html.
The average amount of annual support devoted to each scholar is between $22,000-$31,000, which includes mentoring, leadership and media training and direct financial support. Point also provides leadership training and mentoring. In addition, three new Named Scholarships have been created this year; a Named Scholarship is a commitment of $100,000 over four years.
For information on how to apply for a Point Scholarship, please visit www.pointfoundation.org/apply.html.