Engelmann Education Foundation

The Robbie Engelmann Scholarship, established in honor of Founder Jesse Roselin’s late mother, inspires a love of learning in students from all backgrounds. This 501(c)(3) non-profit awards scholarships for a year of 1:1 tutoring to students in Title 1 schools. Our instructors provide weekly academic support, mentoring, study skills coaching, and social-emotional learning throughout the school year.

With expertise and a commitment to mentorship, our instructors help students thrive in elementary, middle, high school, and beyond.

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Scholarships

Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications are due Friday, June 6 at 5 pm PT.

Applicants must have access to high-speed internet and a device for accessing Zoom, be in 3rd through 12th grade, attend a Title I school, and be recommended by a teacher and parent.

To determine if your school is Title I, please search using this site and scroll down to school details.

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Past Scholarship Recipients

We are so proud of the students we support through our Foundation. Here are some of their stories:

David, 6th grader: “I want to challenge myself to be the best I can be and to go above and beyond in math, which will help me achieve my dream job of becoming a constructor. I love to build things!”

Maiceo, 8th grader: “One day, I want to be able to support my family and maybe open my own business. I am grateful for all the extra help in school to help me achieve my dreams, especially because it’s just me and my mom supporting each other since my dad passed.”

Tatiana, 9th grader: “My academic goal is to have a good future and to get a degree that can let me help other people. I love science because I love experimenting with new things and ideas.” 

Sharmaine, 12th grader: “My dream job is to become a nurse because during all my experiences being hospitalized during my childhood, nurses inspired me by how they help people in need.  I want to become the first person in my family to go to college and achieve this dream.”

Board Members

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Kate Stone
Kate Stone

Founder and Coach
University Gurus

Kate is an expert college coach and admissions consultant dedicated to unlocking the full potential of young individuals and guiding them toward their academic aspirations. With a background in youth mentorship, social-emotional learning, and creative writing, Kate combines her diverse expertise to empower her students in their pursuit of higher education. Kate believes in each student's unique voice and story, skillfully guiding them to articulate their experiences in a way that stands out from the competition. Outside of work, Kate enjoys a perfect Sunday afternoon with a hot vinyasa yoga class, a Wimhoff cold plunge, and a slice of New York pizza.

Dan Steinhaus, MD
Dan Steinhaus, MD

St. Luke’s Hospital
Board-certified Cardiologist

Dan is a cardiologist practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. His dedication to working with underserved students began in 2001 when he joined Teach for America and taught 8th grade students math and science. Dan's passion for education continues and he currently teaches medical residents in the hospital.

Hope Paterson
Hope Paterson

Education Innovation Specialist
Founder of Hope Sparks Network

For the past 20 years, Hope has been an agent of innovation for organizations driven to make creative brand engagement a priority. As a recognized business coach, she zeros in on values, catalyzes culture, and supports the mindset of the teams she works with. She has been involved in numerous start ups ranging from running a restaurant in a village in Laos to founding companies and supporting brands around the world in food, education, mindfulness, and Agtech.

Michael Kieffer, Ed.D.
Michael Kieffer, Ed.D.

New York University
Department of Teaching and Learning

Michael studies the language and literacy development of students from linguistically diverse backgrounds. A former middle school teacher, he aims to conduct research that can inform instruction and policy to improve the reading outcomes of students in urban schools, especially multilingual learners.

Mel Nichols
Mel Nichols

Chief Operating Officer
Pacific Preparatory School

Mel has worked with Pacific Preparatory School since 2015. She holds a teaching credential and taught middle school in Sacramento through the Teach For America program and with the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in San Francisco.

Jesse Roselin
Jesse Roselin

Executive Director
Founder & Head of School, Pacific Preparatory

Jesse founded Pacific Preparatory in 2002 and has served as the Executive Director of the Engelmann Education Foundation since 2004. He also serves on the Inclusive Schools Group Board of Trustees, the Cognia Advisory Council of California and the Marin Academy Alumni Board. Jesse graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University and holds a multiple subject teaching credential and taught 8th grade through the Teach for America Program.

If interested in joining the board, please reach out to Jesse Roselin, jesse@pacificpreparatory.org.

Donation Information

To learn about donating to the Robbie Engelmann Education Foundation, please click on the link below.