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Dave Goldberg Scholars Program

Kipp Foundation

Foundation Annual College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

$60,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • KIPP high school seniors
  • Seniors who graduated from a KIPP middle school

Other requirements

  • Must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement
  • DACA/Dreamer status applicants encouraged to apply
  • Status: Active and accepting applications

Overview

An annual scholarship program honoring the life and legacy of Dave Goldberg by providing exceptional KIPP graduates with financial support and mentorship throughout college.

Geographic Scope: National (KIPP schools across all regions)

Funding Partner: Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation

Award Details:

  • Financial Support: Stipends for critical expenses outside of tuition and room & board necessary for successful college career
  • Total Award: Up to $60,000 per scholar
  • Number of Scholars: Up to 15 KIPP graduates selected annually

Support Provided:

  • Mentorship from a dedicated Goldberg Mentor providing advice and ongoing support throughout college
  • Access to Goldberg Connectors network of professionals who help secure summer internships and job opportunities
  • Invitation to attend annual leadership weekend for professional development, skill building, and networking with other scholars, mentors, and industry influencers

Eligibility:

  • KIPP high school seniors
  • Seniors who graduated from a KIPP middle school
  • Must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement
  • DACA/Dreamer status applicants encouraged to apply

Application Timeline (2023-24):

  • October-November: Suggested timeline to review application and request recommendations
  • November-December: Suggested timeline to draft essays
  • January 10: Optional Application Support Virtual Workshop
  • February-March: Review Committee evaluates applications
  • By mid-April: Recipients notified

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Materials:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Two recommendation letters (required)
    • Recommenders must be teachers, counselors, mentors, or individuals not related to applicant
    • Must speak to applicant's qualifications for scholarship
    • Submission deadline: February 5, 2024 (11:59pm PST)
  3. Essays (required - specific to each scholarship program)
  4. Transcript
  5. Resume

Application Support:

  • Optional virtual workshop available (January 10 for 2023-24 cycle)
  • Video resources available: "How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation Over Email" and "How to Write a Scholarship Essay in 7 Tips"
  • Resume template and sample student resumes provided

Key Dates:

  • Application Period: October 2, 2023 - February 2, 2024 (11:59pm PST)
  • Recommendation Period: October 3, 2023 - February 5, 2024 (11:59pm PST)
  • Results: Notified by mid-April

What Kipp Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
28
Total given
$39.99M
Median grant
$1.1M
Range
$63K–$5.14M
  • By dollars: California 15%, New York 14%, Texas 13%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; New York, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX

    School start-up, one kipp and kf events

    $5.14M

  • Kipp Indy Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN

    School start-up, one kipp, kf events & fy25 investment in growth and lifting academic…

    $3.64M

  • Kipp NYC Public Schools · New York, NY

    School start-up, one kipp and kf events

    $3.48M

  • Kipp Socal Public Schools · Los Angeles, CA

    School start-up, one kipp and kf events

    $3.35M

  • Kipp Public Schools Northern California · Oakland, CA

    School start-up, one kipp and kf events

    $2.72M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • College prep

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