Semifinalists Events subject to change based on the on-going situation concerning COVID-19. Mid-January:

Semifinalist notifications begin via email. Mid-February:

All semifinalists notifications completed. March 6:

All semifinalist supplemental materials must be received at Point’s Los Angeles headquarters (Please note that we have moved since last year. Mailing address will be provided in the semifinalist notification email). Week of March 16:

Phone interviews for select invited semifinalists. Please read the Semifinalist FAQs for detailed information.

Finalists Events subject to change based on the on-going situation concerning COVID-19. Late March:

All finalists notified by email. April 23-25:



All finalists must attend an in-person interview with Point’s Selections Committee in Los Angeles. The cost of transportation, lodging, and meals are covered by Point for all finalists traveling within North & Central America. All potential finalists must be in North or Central America on April 23-25 and be available to fly to Los Angeles in order to remain eligible for the scholarship. Late May – early June:

All new scholarship recipients notified. Mid/Late June:

Public announcement of new Point Scholar class. Please read the Finalist FAQs for detailed information.

NOTE ON FUNDING Point Scholarships are awarded on a “last provider” basis, meaning that Point fills in the gaps and provides funds not provided by other scholarships, grants, loans, work/study programs, etc. It is the responsibility of those selected as Point Scholars to annually secure as much other funding as possible. For information about other sources of financial aid, see our Additional LGBTQ Resources page.