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Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship

Competitive education support for LGBTQ+ and ally students in qualifying U.S. degree programs.

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Students & families · General optionAdult learners · General optionLGBTQ+ learners & allies · Explicitly servedGraduate & professional students · Explicitly servedHigh-school students & recent graduates · Explicitly served

At a glance

Free if eligible
What it covers
Awards up to $15,000, with leadership and career-development support; confirm your actual award and renewal terms.
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Income / financial rules
The reviewed eligibility list gives academic, enrollment and affiliation conditions without a numeric income threshold.
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Who to check first
Be a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
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Application timing
The published window is September 9–November 19, closing at 5 p.m. PST; verify the application year on the portal.
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Check your eligibility

Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.

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How to apply

  1. 1
    Use Apply Now on the official Flagship page for the current application cycle.
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  2. 2
    Create a new profile and application even if you applied in a prior year; contact the listed support email for help.
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What to watch for

The published funding period begins in fall 2027; the scholarship does not support summer study.
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Students in 100% online programs are excluded, along with the listed prior-award and Point-affiliation categories.
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Common questions

What is the main benefit?

Awards up to $15,000, with leadership and career-development support; confirm your actual award and renewal terms.

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Is there an income limit?

The reviewed eligibility list gives academic, enrollment and affiliation conditions without a numeric income threshold.

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When should I apply?

The published window is September 9–November 19, closing at 5 p.m. PST; verify the application year on the portal.

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Sources & verification

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Flagship Scholarship
Point Foundation
Checked Oct 15, 2026
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