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Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD.
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January 08, 2005

This is the first post in a series of posts under the category "Giving" that is meant to help focus community donor opportunities on organizations with the greatest community impact.

The first post is for an amazing national scholarship fund called the Point Foundation.

The Point Foundation is the first and only nationwide LGBT scholarship organization that focuses exclusively on granting assistance to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students of distinction. Point Scholars are chosen for their demonstrated leadership, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, involvement in the LGBT community and financial or emotional need. [Point Foundation]

According to the Point Foundation, "every dollar that you contribute directly supports Point Scholars. The Board of Trustees and an anonymous donor cover all administrative and fund-raising efforts required for our success."

A report in today's Advocate talks about expanded grants for 2005, plus a March 1 deadline for students applying for scholarships.

This year Point will offer three additional scholarships for undergraduates at American University in Washington, D.C., funded through the foundation's Carlos Enrique Cisneros Scholarship Fund; five new scholarships to San Diego-area students, funded by San Diego-area community leaders Norman Blachford and Peter Cooper; and two new scholarships, sponsored by MTV and mtvU, for students attending colleges or universities that broadcast the mtvU campus television network.

In addition, the foundation increased the total number of scholarships for 2005-2006. "Last year more than 1,000 deserving students opened applications with us," said Vance Lancaster, the Point Foundation's executive director. "We are thrilled to move a little closer to meeting the demand for support in the transition from high school to college and from college to career or graduate studies. So many young people get lost in these transitions. This is even more true for gay youth who have lost the support of their families and friends."
[Point Foundation expands scholarships for GLBT youths - Advocate - 01-08-04]