Point Foundation

Youth & Students · South Dakota · Free

Largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ students of merit. A starting point for parents whose child just came out and they're not sure what comes next. Scholarship applications open in fall; bookmark deadlines and gather essay drafts early. Point Foundation is the largest LGBTQ+ scholarship — full-ride awards available, application opens Jan, due late March. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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