Point Community College Scholarship Program
Point Foundation
Award: $2400 – $4800
Deadline: February 20.
To assist LGBTQ community college students in fulfilling their ambitions of graduating with an associate’s degree and/or transferring to a four-year college or university. Qualifications: Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited community college in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska; use scholarship funds at an accredited U.S. higher education institution between fall current year and spring next year; be enrolled or intend to enroll in an associate degree or cosmetology degree/certificate program; must have 1-2 years of community college left and either (1) intend to transfer to a bachelors degree program at a four-year institution OR (2) graduate with an associate degree; must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) throughout the academic year. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the 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. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include the most current and competitive information possible, and not recycle their previous application; submit their most recent academic transcript with a calculated grade point average; should contact the last school they attended and request an unofficial transcript. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.