GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College sophomore political science and sociology double-major Kylie Vergnola ’24 has been selected as a semifinalist in the Point Foundation’s Point Scholar’s program.
Point Foundation is the nation’s largest higher education scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students. Point aims to build community and help LGBTQ students to reach their full academic and leadership potential.
“It’s an honor to be able to apply for the Point Scholarship,” Vergnola said. “The process made me explore my own identity further and opened my eyes as to what identity means to different individuals.”
This year, Point aims to support roughly 60 Point Scholars from across the United States. As well as providing them with financial funding towards the cost of their education, Point Scholars will also receive mentorship, leadership development, and community service training.
“I’m proud to represent Thiel in such an important way,” Vergnola said.
Vergnola, of Guys Mills, Pa., is a 2020 graduate of Maplewood High School.
Finalists in the Point Scholar’s program will be notified in late March and the new scholar class will be announced in June for LGBTQ Pride Month.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.