Posted about 3 years ago
in ASU News, University Student Success, Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Besides financial assistance, top awards provide mentoring, networking support
Growing up in rural Kentucky, Morgan Beaven said he didn't know many other LGBTQ people.
“... I didn’t have LGBTQ mentors or folks to look up to,” he said.
But last year, as an incoming student at Arizona State University, Beaven won the Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship, a prestigious award for LGBTQ college students. In addition to financial assistance, the scholarship offers networking with LGBTQ professionals.
“Honestly, to have that mentorship through the program is one of the aspects that I appreciate the most,” said Beaven, who is majoring in public service and public policy with a concentration in nonprofit leadership management. He said he has lunch or coffee with his mentor about once a month.
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