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ROSZTOCZY FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 721583507 · $2.1M rev · operational · grantmaker · www.rosztoczyfoundation.com
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The Rosztoczy Foundation provides full-tuition college scholarships to third-grade students in Avondale, Arizona, through its College Promise program, starting with a cohort in 2012. The foundation also supports Hungarian scholars by facilitating research opportunities in the United States through selection committees in Hungary and the U.S. The program emphasizes long-term educational investment, aiming to transform outcomes for students, families, and communities.

activities · 3

what they do

direct service · 2
  • College Promise Scholarship Program Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides full-ride college scholarships to students, primarily starting from third grade. The program has enrolled over 650 students at Michael Anderson School as of 2025 and has sponsored a full class of third-grade students in 2012, who are now graduating from college. Overall, more than 350 students have received scholarships since 2012 across five different schools.
  • International Scholarship Program Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Offers scholarships requiring recipients to engage in 12 months of study or research at an American institution under the supervision of a professor or scientist. The foundation operates a Hungarian Selection Committee to recruit, evaluate, and sponsor qualified applicants, and an American Committee of experts to assist in evaluating applicants and identifying institutions.
capacity building · 1
  • Scholarship Application Processing Annual Scholarship Application Management
    Accepts applications for funding on an ongoing basis, recommending submission at least one year in advance for consideration for the next academic year.
strategies · 4

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named programs · 2

what they call their work

College Promise
Provides full-tuition college scholarships to third-grade students at Michael Anderson School in Avondale, AZ, contingent on graduation and good academic standing
Hungarian Scholarship Program
Supports Hungarian academics in securing 12-month research placements at U.S. institutions through evaluation and sponsorship by Hungarian and American selection committees
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • ABC 15 Arizona Partner — Featured the foundation's scholarship initiative in a media segment.
  • Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University Partner — Institution affiliated with multiple Curatorium members for applicant evaluation and sponsorship.
  • Avondale Elementary School District Partner — Partner school district where College Promise Scholarships were distributed.
  • Betsy Hargroves School District Partner — School district serving many students who have received College Promise Scholarships.
  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics Partner — Institution affiliated with Curatorium members involved in applicant evaluation and sponsorship.
  • California Institute of Technology Partner — Dr. Sandor Trajmar, member of the American Committee, held positions at California Institute of Technology
  • Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) Partner — Institution affiliated with Curatorium members involved in applicant evaluation and sponsorship.
  • Fulbright Commission, Hungary Partner — Collaborates with ROSZTOCZY FOUNDATION in supporting Hungarian Fulbright students
  • Hungarian Selection Committee Partner — Committee responsible for evaluating scholarship applicants in Hungary.
  • Jet Propulsion Laboratories Partner — Dr. Sandor Trajmar, member of the American Committee, held various scientific and administrative positions at Jet Propulsion Laboratories
  • Michael Anderson School Partner — Host site for the College Promise program where students are enrolled and supported by the foundation.
  • Michael Anderson School Partner — Provides a college promise program to students at this school.
  • Semmelweis University Partner — Institution affiliated with Curatorium members involved in applicant evaluation and sponsorship.
  • Thomson Displays and Components Partner — Dr. Istvan Gorog, member of the American Committee, served on the global Engineering management staff of Thomson Displays and Components Strategic Business Unit
  • Tugboat Institute Summit Partner — Tom Rosztoczy presented details of the foundation's College Promise Program at the summit.
  • University of California, Riverside Partner — Dr. Sandor Trajmar, member of the American Committee, is an Adjunct Professor of Physics at University of California, Riverside
  • University of Debrecen Partner — Institution affiliated with Curatorium members involved in applicant evaluation and sponsorship.
  • University of Pecs Partner — Institution affiliated with Curatorium members involved in applicant evaluation and sponsorship.
  • University of Southern California Partner — Dr. Sandor Trajmar, member of the American Committee, is an Adjunct Professor of Physics at University of Southern California