Community College Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Students who identify as LGBTQ and attend or plan to attend community college
Application Available: November 3, 2023
Deadline Date: January 9, 2024

Scholarship Details:

The Point Foundation Community College Scholarship empowers LGBTQ community college students to fulfill their ambitions in college. Whether you are eager to complete community college and pursue your passions out of the classroom, or you are earning credits to transfer to a four-year college or university, Point can provide financial aid and coaching to help you realize success in higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited community college in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
  2. Must 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.
  3. Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) throughout the academic year.
  4. Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.

Application Requirements:

Requirements will be available when the scholarship application opens.

Cosmetology students: Students with a focus on hair are eligible to apply for a Bumble and bumble Cosmetology  Scholarship, which offers continuing education opportunities with Bumble and bumble. To apply for this program, click the Bumble and bumble box while applying for the Point Community College Scholarship

Selection Criteria:

  1. Financial need or independence
  2. Personal history
  3. Academic achievement
  4. Community involvement and work experience

 

Award Amount: $4,800

Award Details:

Amount: $2,400 per semester or $4,800 per academic year.
Funding Period: Maximum of two years of support.

Website/URL: https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships/community-college

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: applications@pointfoundation.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Jan. 9: Application closes at 9:00 am PST/12:00 p.m. EST
Complete the application on the website: https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships/community-college

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Financial Need, LGBTQ+
Areas of Study: Open to All, Trades & Personal Services
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Workforce