Signal 13 Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- College-bound or currently enrolled college students
Other requirements
- Children/dependents of Baltimore City Police Department officers (sworn and civilian personnel)
Overview
Organization: The Signal 13 Foundation is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) formed in 1983 by Police Commissioner Frank J. Battaglia with help from prominent philanthropists and business owners.
Mission: Supporting the men and women of the Baltimore City Police Department with financial hardship grants and scholarships for their families.
Geographic Scope: Baltimore City, Maryland
Focus Areas:
- College scholarships for children of Baltimore City Police Department officers
- Multi-year scholarship awards (e.g., 4-year scholarships documented)
- Support for students at various institutions (documented recipients at University of Lynchburg, UMD Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, Morgan State University)
Eligibility:
- Children/dependents of Baltimore City Police Department officers (sworn and civilian personnel)
- College-bound or currently enrolled college students
What They Fund:
- Tuition assistance
- College expenses
- Multi-year renewable scholarships
Background:
The Foundation has recently expanded its scholarship program to help more police families pay for college. Examples of recipients include David Lovette (University of Lynchburg, 4-year scholarship, graduated May 2021), Julius and Jeremiah Lynch (UMD Eastern Shore and Bowie State), Maggie and Caleb Scarborough (twins at different colleges), and Rachel Simpson (Morgan State University).
Contact Information:
- Nancy Hinds, CEO
- Website: www.signal13foundation.org
- Phone: 443.442.7576
- Subscribe to newsletter: Signal 13 Call to Action Newsletter
What Frank J Battaglia Signal 13 Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022
- Grants in 2022
- 2
- Total given
- $17K
- Median grant
- $8,500
- By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Owings Mills, MD; Towson, MD.
Example grants
Stevenson University · Owings Mills, MD
Scholarship Grants For 5 Eligible Students
$8,500
Towson University · Towson, MD
Scholarship Grants For 7 Eligible Students
$8,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- First responders
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