We pass along this information in hopes that it will be of interest
to some students. Please go to the Point Foundation Web site to learn
about the various scholarships offered.

Program Number:   82227
Title:            Scholarship Program          

Sponsor:          Point Foundation

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender students (LGBT) to help meet the costs of higher
education.

Deadline(s):      (Please check the Web... in 2010 it was 02/12)
Established Date: 02/08/2005
Follow-Up Date:   01/01/2011
Review Date:      12/21/2009

Contact:          (No name given.)

Address:          5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 370
                  Los Angeles, CA 90036
                  U.S.A.

E-mail:           info@thepointfoundation.org
Web Site:          Home Page 
Program URL:       Applications 
Tel:              323-933-1234

Fax:              866-397-6468
Deadline Ind:     Receipt (I don't know what this means. Perhaps you 
                  need a mail receipt to show the date of submission...)

Deadline Open:    No

DEADLINE NOTE -- (Out-of-date! But it gives an idea of the timeframe.)
The deadline for online applications is February 9, 2009.
Supplemental application materials need to be postmarked no later than
March 3, 2009.

Award Type(s):    Student Scholarship

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
                  Any/No Restrictions

Locations Tenable:    U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)

Appl Type(s):     Graduate Student
                  Undergraduate Student

Target Group(s):  NONE
Funding Limit:    $13,600   AVERAGE
Duration:         1 YEAR(s)
Indirect Costs:   Unspecified
Cost Sharing:     No
Sponsor Type:     Foundations

Geo. Restricted:  NO RESTRICTIONS 

CFDA#:            (I don't know what this is. No number was given.)

OBJECTIVES:
Scholarships are provided to LGBT students to help them meet the
costs of higher education.  In addition to financial support, students
gain a network of fellow students and leaders to assist them in their
career path.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must maintain a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
engage in a service project; and attend a college in the United
States.  Applicants need not be LGBT, but must have a demonstrated
commitment to leadership within the LGBT community.  All levels of
education are eligible for funding.

FUNDING
The average scholarship award per scholar is $13,600. The awards
cover tuition, books, supplies, room and board, transportation, and
living expenses.  Recipients  are also in contact with a support
network of professionals willing to be personally involved in their
well-being and future success. (daj)