Point Foundation Career & Technical Education Award
Offered by Point Foundation
About This Scholarship
Point Foundation, the national LGBTQ+ scholarship fund, offers this one-time $2,000 award to LGBTQ+ and ally students in non-degree trade and vocational training. It is meant for certificate and career programs, so students working toward an associate degree are pointed to Point's separate Community College Scholarship instead.
The current cycle funds the spring 2027 term (January through May). Recipients get $1,500 when their program term begins and the final $500 at the end of the term once they complete Point's program requirements. Winners also join Point's community of scholars and alumni.
Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in an accredited career-focused certificate or trade training program in the United States and must take at least one credit-bearing class in the funded term. Fully online programs are not eligible.
Eligibility
- Member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited career-focused certificate or trade training program in the U.S.
- Enrolled in one or more credit-bearing classes during the spring 2027 term
- Not enrolled in a 100% online program
- Students in degree programs unrelated to professional certification or vocational training are not eligible
- Prior Point recipients must have exited their former program in active status
How To Apply
- Confirm your certificate or trade program is accredited and offers credit-bearing classes for spring 2027
- Complete the online application on Point Foundation's portal before 5:00 p.m. PT on December 3, 2026
- Watch for a decision before the spring 2027 term begins
- If selected, complete Point's program requirements during the term to receive the final $500
Frequently Asked Questions
Can associate degree students apply for this award?
No. The award is for non-degree trade and vocational programs. Associate degree students should look at Point's Community College Scholarship.
How is the $2,000 paid?
Recipients receive $1,500 at the start of their program term and the remaining $500 at the end of the term after completing program requirements.
Do I have to identify as LGBTQ+?
No. Allies of the LGBTQ+ community are also eligible.