Amount: $2,400 per semester or $4,800 per academic year. About: Offered by the Point Foundation, the Point Foundation Community College Scholarship supports supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students in community college. In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients receive access to coaching and admissions counseling for those who want to transfer to a university. The foundation assesses applicants on many factors, including financial need or independence, personal history, academic achievement, community involvement, and work experience. To qualify, students must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited community college in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, have 1-2 years of community college left and either (1) intend to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year institution or (2) graduate with an associates degree within two years, and must be enrolled at least half-time (six credits) throughout the academic year. Each year, applications open in November.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior, Community College 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.