LinkPoint Foundation, the national non-profit foundation supporting academic achievement in higher education among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, announced the opening of its 2007 application season. Students who will be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs for the 2007-08 school year are eligible to apply for the prestigious, multi-year scholarships. The application deadline for this year's scholarships is March 1, 2007.
Point Foundation Board Chair Bruce Lindstrom (who founded the organization with his partner, Carl Strickland in 2001) is looking forward to the selection process, which begins with written on-line applications and concludes with face-to-face interviews with selected finalists in April. "The application and selection process is rigorous but rewarding," he said. "It's quite inspiring to meet so many outstanding LGBT students who represent this community's future leaders. Our staff, trustees and directors look forward to the process with great anticipation. To be a part of this process is both a great honor and a great responsibility," he concluded.
