Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Point promotes change through education, mentorship, leadership development and community service training, and provides its scholars with the financial ability to attend the nation’s foremost higher educational institutions.
Robin Roberts to Receive Point Foundation Courage Award
Anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" Will Receive Award at Point Honors Gala at the Beverly Hilton October 1 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will honor Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts with the Point Courage Award at the organization's annual Point Honors Los Angeles gala October 1. The award […]
Partnership Results in New Community College Scholarships and Educational Advancement Programs
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — With the cost of a four-year degree program an insurmountable financial hurdle for many students and families, today nearly half of all undergraduates are enrolled at community colleges. For 15 years, Point Foundation (Point), the largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students, has […]
Scholarships Help LGBTQ Students Overcome Challenges
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students, today announced its 2016 class of 22 Point Foundation Scholars, as well as the launch of its new Community College Scholarship Program, which awarded scholarships to its first class of 11 students. […]
LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit, is committed to helping young people acquire leadership skills. Thanks to the generosity of the Verizon Foundation, Point is able to bring its 84 current scholars and many of its […]
Greg Louganis to Be Honored By Point Foundation
Olympian is the Second Honoree Announced for April 11 Point Honors Gala in New York NEW YORK, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation will present five-time Olympic medalist Greg Louganis with the Point Legend Award, which recognizes an individual who has achieved greatness in their professional career and unapologetically supported the LGBTQ community. The award […]
Pete Nowalk to Receive Prestigious LGBTQ Community Award at Point Foundation New York Gala
Creator and Executive Producer of ABC's "How to Get Away with Murder" Will Receive Leadership Award at Point Honors Gala in New York April 11 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will honor producer, showrunner, and writer Pete Nowalk with the Point Leadership Award at the organization's annual Point Honors gala in […]
Point Foundation, Nation's Largest LGBTQ Scholarship Provider, Ready for New Applicants November 1
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students seeking financial assistance for their undergraduate or graduate school education are encouraged to apply for a Point Foundation Scholarship. Point Foundation (Point) is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit and currently provides financial assistance and programmatic support […]
Point Foundation Announces 36 New Higher Education Scholarships
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) is awarding new scholarships to 36 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their communities, despite facing obstacles such as bullying and financial hardship. Point is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students. These new scholarship recipients […]
#educate2impact Campaign to Empower Students in May
May 13 "educate2impact day" in support of equal access to education and helping students complete their high school and college degrees LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation today announced May 13, 2015, as the date for the second annual educate2impact day in support of equitable access to education and to encourage students to […]
Jonathan Groff to Be Honored by Point Foundation
TV, Film and Theater Star Will Receive Horizon Award at Gala in NYC April 13 NEW YORK, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will honor actor Jonathan Groff, with the Point Horizon Award. The Award recognizes a young trailblazer who has taken a leadership role as an advocate of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender […]
Jeffrey Tambor to Be Honored by Point Foundation
Star of "Transparent" Series Will Receive Courage Award at Point Honors Gala in New York, April 13 NEW YORK, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will honor actor Jeffrey Tambor, the 2015 Golden Globe winner for his performance in the hit Amazon series "Transparent," with the Point Courage Award. The Award recognizes an individual […]
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit, today announced that Dr. Neal Baer and Jason Collins will join the Foundation's Honorary Board. Exemplary role models in the LGBTQ community, Dr. Baer and Collins will serve with other […]
Scholarship Program Makes College Possible for LGBTQ Students
Point Foundation, the largest LGBTQ scholarship provider, accepting applications beginning November 1 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students seeking financial assistance for their undergraduate or graduate school education are encouraged to apply for a Point Foundation Scholarship. Point Foundation (Point) is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for […]
Diane Warren To Be Honored By Point Foundation
Prolific Songwriter To Receive Award at "Voices On Point" Concert and Dinner, September 13 at Los Angeles' Hyatt Regency Century Plaza LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will present its Leadership Award to songwriter Diane Warren, whose work has been recognized with Grammy® and Golden Globe® awards and multiple Academy Award® nominations. […]
NBA's Jason Collins to Receive Leadership Award at Conference LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit, will gather more than 140 of its accomplished scholars and alumni in Boston from July 24–27 for the Foundation's annual Scholar & […]
Point Foundation Announces Higher Education Scholarships
Largest LGBTQ Scholarship Organization Will Help 80 Full-Time Students LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) announced this morning that it is awarding scholarships to 23 students. The new scholarship recipients bring Point's total to 80 full-time students who will receive financial assistance and programmatic support from Point during the 2014 – 2015 […]
Celebrate "educate2impact day" on May 21
Event will empower the LGBTQ community by promoting equal access to education LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation today announced May 21, 2014 as the date for the inaugural educate2impact day and launched the website www.educate2impact.org. Everyone deserves equal access to education and educate2impact day will bring attention to the importance of lesbian, […]
Jason Collins to Be Honored by Point Foundation
Openly Gay NBA Player Will Receive Award at Point Leadership Dinner in Boston on July 25 LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will present its Leadership Award to Jason Collins of the Brooklyn Nets. Collins is the first openly gay athlete to play in any of the four major North American pro […]
TV Producer Neal Baer to Be Honored By Point Foundation
Actress Mariska Hartigay will present Leadership Award to Baer at Point Honors New York on April 7 NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will present its Leadership Award to acclaimed TV Producer, educator and M.D., Neal Baer at the April 7 Point Honors New York gala. The event will be held at the landmark New York Public […]
LGBTQ Students Facing Tuition Challenges Look to Scholarship Program
Point Foundation Accepting Applications as of Nov. 1 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students seeking financial help for their undergraduate or graduate school education can take action by applying for a Point Foundation Scholarship. Point is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131016/PH97857-a) […]
Star-Studded Voices on Point Concert in Support of LGBTQ Students
Celebrities and performers will attend the September 7 concert and dinner in Los Angeles to benefit Point Foundation scholarships and programs LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Voices of acclaimed recording artists and stories from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students, will come together in a jubilant celebration at Voices On Point. The […]
Nigel Barker and The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. to be Honored by Point Foundation
April 15 Point Honors Gala Features Celebrities, Champions of the LGBTQ Community & Recipients of Prestigious Scholarship NEW YORK, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit, will honor Nigel Barker and The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. on Monday, April […]
NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit will honor The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. at its Point Honors New York gala, April 15 www.pointfoundation.org/NYHonors. The Estee Lauder Companies will be accorded the Point Inspiration Award for […]
