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Sallie Mae Contributes $100,000 to Point Foundation to Support College Scholarships
Grant From The Sallie Mae Fund Will Help LGBTQ Students Access Higher Education NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Sallie Mae Fund today announced a
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nGrant From The Sallie Mae Fund Will Help LGBTQ Students Access Higher Education\n\n\n NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nThe Sallie Mae Fund today announced a $100,000 grant to Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students. The grant will specifically fund scholarships for LGBTQ students to attend community college and also supports Point Foundation’s mentorship, leadership, and professional development programs for students.\n\n\nResearch confirms LGBTQ students face unique challenges in accessing and completing higher education. They are more likely to experience financial difficulties, unfair treatment, and mental health struggles that can impact academic success.\n\n\n“Our partnership with The Sallie Mae Fund will be instrumental in helping LGBTQ community college students both access and succeed in higher education,” said Jorge Valencia, Executive Director and CEO, Point Foundation. “Supporting community college students is more important than ever, as more students turn to community colleges in pursuit of skills that will help them build a better future.”\n\n\nThe Point Foundation Community College Scholarship gives LGBTQ students financial aid and leadership development programming. Community College Scholars are connected to other LGBTQ students and leaders around the country, creating a network of support. The scholarship has more than tripled since its initial class of 25 in 2017.\n\n\nThe following students have been selected to receive a Point Foundation Community College Scholarship supported by The Sallie Mae Fund:\n\n\n\nAleya McDonald of El Cajon, Ca., attending Grossmont College\n\n\n\nAmelia Glaz of Rocklin, Ca., attending Sierra College\n\n\n\nAndres Acebo of Sacramento, Ca., attending Cosumnes River College\n\n\n\nAvery Whitman of Bangor, Maine, attending Eastern Maine Community College\n\n\n\nDahlia Hanson of Portland, Ore., attending Portland Community College\n\n\n\nElliot Polevoi of Astoria, Ore., attending Clatsop Community College\n\n\n\nGabriel Trousset of Oceanside, Ca., attending MiraCosta College\n\n\n\nJacoby Spicer of Rochester, N.Y., attending Monroe Community College\n\n\n\nLaney Eddington of El Cajon, Ca., attending Cuyamaca College\n\n\n\nLaurah Hester of Springfield, Ohio., attending Clark State College\n\n\n\n“As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ comm...