BIPOC Scholarship from Point Foundation Opening April 1st

The BIPOC Scholarship from Point Foundation provides financial, coaching and community support to Members of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Generations of racism and an education system born from discriminatory policies have made clear that BIPOC students face greater obstacles to educational achievement. When these challenges are combined with those faced by students who also identify as LGBTQ, the impediments can make a higher education degree seem impossible. Point aims to mitigate these issues by providing financial support, community resources, and professional development.

WHO SHOULD APPLY TO THE BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP?

  • Members of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities who identify as LGBTQ.
  • Students must be enrolled or intending to be enrolled in an accredited community college, four-year college or university, or graduate program based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, in the spring of 2022 or fall of 2023 who are also:
    • Maintaining a full-time or part-time course load
    • Demonstration a proven commitment to furthering their education

HOW DOES THE BIPOC PROGRAM HELP STUDENTS?

  • Provides funding for tuition and other expenses such as the student’s housing, study tools and equipment.
  • Scholars can receive guidance and support in areas affecting BIPOC LGBTQ students from Point’s expert coaching discussions.
  • Point provides access to virtual leadership events and panel discussions.
  • Point scholars will have the opportunity to engage and further their LGBTQ network within the Point community.

Application opens April 1, 2022 and closes May 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM.

Learn more about eligibility requirements, dates & deadlines, as well as current and past recipients on the Point Foundation’s website here>>

By Maeghan Myers
Maeghan Myers Graduate Student Assistant