The Kadel & Gerhardt Internships Grant

The Kadel & Gerhardt Internships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Point Foundation
Amount: Up to US $7,000
Last Updated: March 09, 2026

Summary

The Kadel & Gerhardt Internships, funded by the Point Foundation, aim to enhance the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in HIV/AIDS research and advocacy. These internships support academically talented students pursuing unpaid opportunities in the summer of 2025, addressing the critical need for culturally competent care within the community. By investing in future leaders, the program seeks to combat the stigma surrounding HIV and increase access to essential services for those affected.

Overview

About Us Mission Statement Point Foundation supports the educational aspirations of LGBTQ+ and ally students to become impactful leaders in their lives, careers, and communities. What We Do Point provides financial support, leadership training, mentoring, and community to college students from around the world attending US-accredited educational institutions. Our work improves the representation of LGBTQ+ people and allies in nearly every industry, ensuring that LGBTQ+ people have a voice and are provided equal access and opportunity in every sector. HIV/AIDS Research and Services The LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately impacted by HIV infections. Lack of access to affordable, culturally competent care and continued pervasive stigma around HIV status and disclosure are two of several challenges to addressing the continued spread of HIV/AIDS. Point seeks to tackle these challenges through The Kadel and Gerhardt Internships. The Kadel & Gerhardt Internships These internships are being generously funded in honor of deceased donors who devoted their lives to serving gay men affected by HIV/AIDS. Point seeks to increase the number of culturally competent, affordable providers working with the LGBTQ+ community of HIV-positive and high-risk individuals by funding internships for academically talented scholars

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must apply with an unpaid internship set during the summer of 2025. Internship must be related to the field of HIV/AIDS research, advocacy, and/or services. Open to students currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program or individuals who are within one year of their graduation.