Thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners UPS and Citi, Points of Light is offering a scholarship for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) nonprofit professionals to attend the 2023 Points of Light Conference. There are two levels of scholarship available:  

• Transformational Scholarship awards $1,782 and covers registration, hotel and funds toward travel. 

• Capacity Scholarship awards $1,382 and covers registration and hotel. 

The Points of Light Conference, happening June 14 – 16, 2023, in person at Chicago Marriot Downtown Magnificent Mile is a global gathering for leaders who are passionate about civic engagement. Offering more than 50 educational workshops; inspirational leadership discussions; and opportunities to connect with peers, the conference has something for every champion of social good. To learn more about conference, visit pointsoflight.org/conference. 

This scholarship is a learning opportunity for those seeking to further their knowledge of civic engagement efforts in their communities. It is limited in availability and will cover costs for one individual from an eligible nonprofit organization to attend the conference. It is available to BIPOC individuals at nonprofit 501c3 organizations based in the U.S. with annual operating budget less than $1 million. Individuals must be 18 or older.  

The application is open from March 1 through March 31 (at midnight EDT). To apply, please fill out the form below. In the event an applicant is not selected to receive a scholarship, they will receive a discount code to honor the Early Bird pricing that was available from March 1 through March 31. If you have questions about the application or scholarship, please contact support@pointsoflight.org.