Rho Tau Lambda Foundation, Inc
Jewel scholarship Application and guidelines
Education is the great equalizer
For more than 14 years, the Rho Tau Lambda Foundation has been committed to providing academic development and scholarships to close the education gap in Baltimore.
About the foundation
Rho Tau Lambda Foundation , Inc. is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization serving communities across Baltimore City and county. Comprised of over 50 foundation members, we are on a mission to Educate, Engage and Empower our underserved communities and youth.
Our vision is to build greater social, economic and intellectual mobility within communities by:
We make all of this possible by hosting fundraising events and through the generous donations of our RTL Society members.
our impact
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$10,000
scholarship grants awarded
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1,234
Community Volunteer Hours
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3.0
Average GPA of Alpha Achievers Graduates
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43
College and Professional Skills mentors
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>10
SAT Prep, STEM , Civic and Leadership Development Program Offerings
Jewel Scholarship
The Jewel Scholarship is named after seven (7) men who inspire RTL Foundation's mission and awarded to college bound African American High School Students across Baltimore City or County.
The scholarship is one small step towards closing the education opportunity gap by providing financial assistance to high school seniors that demonstrate leadership, academic excellence and community service.
Two (2) scholarships will be awarded in May 2022
Applications must be submitted by: April 15, 2022, 11:59 PM
Scholarship amount: $1,750
Jewel Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarship applications and supporting documents are due by April 15, 2022
Awards will be announced in May 2022
Scholarship announcement date
Scholarship award recipient instructions
May 17, 2022
Scholarship winners will be contacted using the information provided on their application.
Following notification of the scholarship award, the recipient(s) selected must provide proof of enrollment at a vocational/trade school, accredited college, or university by August 19, 2022, prior to the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 academic term. Final disbursement of the award at that time.
Recipients will be asked to provide a letter of thanks to the Rho Tau Lambda Foundation Inc. and an update video during the semester the funds were distributed. We would like to know how these funds contributed to your educational goals.
All instructions will be provided at a later date.
application process
Essay Prompt
Scholarship applicants must submit an online essay from one of the seven (7) topics listed below. Essays must be a minimum of 500 words,
All scholarship applications must be submitted online by April 15, 2022, 11:59 PM.
Supporting documents must be emailed to rtlscholarship@rtlfoundation.org by April 15, 2022, 11:59 PM.
Apply for the Jewel Scholarship
Rho Tau Lambda Foundation, from 2013 through 2018, has awarded scholarships totaling more than $10,000 to college bound high school seniors for the continuation of their educational pursuits. Each student must achieve above a 2.5 cumulative grade point average to qualify for the award.
Recipients of RTLF scholarship awards attend local and out of state colleges/universities which include