Roothbert Fund Scholarship Grant

Roothbert Fund Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Roothbert Fund
Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,000
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Summary

The Roothbert Fund Scholarship, established by Albert and Toni Roothbert, provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing education in the U.S., emphasizing candidates motivated by spiritual values. Since its inception in 1958, the fund has supported over 1,350 fellows, fostering a community with annual retreats and online connections. Open to all regardless of background, the scholarship prioritizes graduate students and those with a year of college completed, ensuring a lasting impact on the lives of young idealists.

Overview

Scholarship At a Glance Albert and Toni Roothbert established the Roothbert Fund to assist those in need of financial aid to further their education. Based in New York City, the Roothbert Fund operates as a volunteer organization. Through scholarship, The Fund supports fellows’ graduate or undergraduate study at an accredited institution based in the United States. The Fund seeks candidates motivated by spiritual values. History and Mission Since 1958, the Roothbert Fund has granted scholarships to 1,350 Fellows. The Roothbert Fund seeks candidates whose daily actions are guided by spiritual motives. Fellows enjoy a life-long community with other Fellows, including annual retreats and online connections. The Roothbert Fund, Inc. is a small, nearly all-volunteer scholarship fund based in New York City. It was founded in 1958 as a living memorial to the combined idealism of two people: Albert and Toni Roothbert, both of whom emigrated from Germany in the early 20th Century. They met in New York and married in 1937. At the time, he was a retired banker, and she was a retired fashion photographer. The Roothberts shared a devotion to young people, whose idealism, they believed, was the best defense against a recurrence of the tragedies of the first half of the 20th Century. In the wake of the cataclysmic events of World War II, Albert Roothbert believed that "our young generation will create a new, more enlightened society, which will want to live democratic principles, not merely claim them." Please read the FAQ for additional informations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Roothbert Fund scholarships are open to all in the United States regardless of sex, age, color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide range of careers.Renewals of grants are considered in the light of achievements during the previous year.Fellows seeking a renewal must complete and submit the Fund's renewal application by February 1, accompanied by transcripts for the current year. Because funds are limited, the Roothbert Fund typically supports Fellows during the pursuit of one academic degree program only.Fellows are eligible to apply for a renewal for every year they are continuing their degree program. If a fellow applies for a 3-year Masters program and receives a fellowship, the fellow is eligible to apply for renewals to fund all 3 years. However, the Fund will not support an additional academic program after the completion of the Masters program).Applicants must have a current or intended residency in one of the following states by March 1st of the year in which the application is made: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina.

Ineligibility

The Roothbert Fund rarely supports Fellows during the pursuit of more than one academic program.