How much funding does Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program provide?

Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program provides $50,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program?

Eligible applicants: Current or recent high school graduates.

How often is Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program offered?

Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program runs on an annual cycle.

Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program

Kipp Foundation

Foundation Annual College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

$50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Current or recent high school graduates

Other requirements

KIPP alumni
U.S. citizens and DACA/Dreamer applicants eligible
Status: Program is closed to new applicants.
Will only serve the 100 current scholars and no longer recruit new students.

Overview

A partnership between the Norman and Ruth Rales Foundation and KIPP Foundation providing KIPP alumni with comprehensive financial and mentorship support to defray college costs and achieve success.

Award Details:

Number of Scholars: Up to 50 students selected annually
Total Support: $50,000 total over four years
Annual Stipend: Varies - stipends for critical expenses and/or last dollar tuition and room & board support

Support Provided:

Financial support to defray costs of college
1:1 mentorship throughout college
Annual summer internship placement support
Financial literacy education and budget planning
Annual leadership weekend
Professional development and networking

Geographic Scope: National - multiple KIPP regions including:

Texas (Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio)
Northern California
Southern California
Massachusetts
New York City
DC
Atlanta
Nashville
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio (Columbus)
Colorado
New Orleans

Eligibility:

KIPP alumni
Current or recent high school graduates
U.S. citizens and DACA/Dreamer applicants eligible

About Ruth and Norman Rales:

Norman was raised in the Hebrew Orphan Asylum in Harlem during the Great Depression
Ruth was raised in Pittsburgh by parents who fled Eastern European pogroms
Both valued hard work, generosity, and education
Unable to attend college themselves, they believed deeply in excellent education for all children
Married in 1948 and dedicated their lives to helping others
Their legacy and values live on through the Rales Foundation

First Cohort: Joined the program in May 2022

Program Alignment: One of several KIPP scholarship programs established to support KIPP Foundation's goal of seeing 1,000 alumni in positions of true power and influence by 2040

How to Apply

Application Process

Status: Program is CLOSED to new applications and no longer recruiting new students.

For Applicants Who Started Applications:

Applications that were started but not yet submitted before closure are no longer considered
No resubmission necessary for applicants who also applied to Goldberg or Webb programs
Goldberg and Webb scholarship programs recommended as alternatives

Recommended Next Steps:

Apply to Goldberg Scholars Program (available in all regions)
Apply to Webb Scholars Program (Northern California only)
Apply to other external scholarships such as:
- Big Futures
- UNCF
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Fastweb

For Questions:

Contact Jose Mazariegos at jmazariegos@kipp.org
Allow 1-2 days for response
Also available: School college/guidance counselors or KIPP Forward advisors

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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