Pickard Scholarship
($15,000 per year or full tuition)
The Pickard Scholars Program has been sponsored over several decades by substantial gifts from the Pickard family. It is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by Ripon College. Starting with S.N. Pickard, a Ripon Trustee from 1932 to 1973 and, subsequently, two additional generations of family members, the Pickard Scholars Program was established to enhance the finest possible education opportunity for deserving young men and women. The intent also is to identify, motivate and develop young people to become leaders in bringing about a richer life and a more just society for themselves and others.
    The Pickard Scholarship requires a minimum 3.8 high school grade point average, rank in top 5% of class, a minimum ACT composite (30) or SAT V+M (1340), on-campus interviews with faculty, an impromptu essay, and a thorough review of academic credentials, community service activities and references.
    Renewable: students must maintain enrollment as a full-time student, a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College catalog.

Knop Scholarship
(one full-tuition scholarship)
The Knop Scholars Program was established through a $2.2 million bequest from Harry W. Knop Jr., a 1942 graduate of Ripon College, who discovered an appreciation for the universe and its workings in physics and mathematics. In addition to recognizing and supporting students who plan to major in the field of natural science or mathematics, the Knop Scholars Program supports student and adviser summer research and students’ off-campus educational opportunities.
    The Knop Scholarship requires a minimum high school grade point average of 3.8, rank in top 5% of class, a letter of recommendation from high school teacher, and a thorough review of academic credentials and community service activities. In addition, it requires participation in Scholarship Day.
    Renewable: student must maintain enrollment as a full-time student majoring in natural science or mathematics, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College catalog.

Presidential Scholarship
($12,000 per year)
Ripon College’s Presidential Scholarship recognizes a student’s commitment to academic excellence and service to his or her school and community. It is one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by Ripon College.
    The Presidential Scholarship requires a minimum 3.8 high school grade point average, rank in top 5% of class, a minimum ACT composite (30) or SAT V+M (1340), on-campus interviews with faculty, an impromptu essay, and a thorough review of academic credentials, community service activities and references.
    Renewable: students must maintain enrollment as a full-time student and satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College catalog.

Faculty Scholarship
($10,000 per year)
Ripon College’s Faculty Scholarship recognizes a student’s commitment to academic excellence and service to his or her school and community. The Faculty Scholarship requires acceptance to the College followed by a thorough review of the candidate’s academic credentials, community service activities and references. Scholarship decisions are made within two weeks of the date of admission. Minimum academic criteria include a 3.76 high school grade point average (4.0 scale).
    Renewable: students must maintain enrollment as a full-time student and satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College catalog.

Deans' Scholarship
($8,500 per year)
Ripon College’s Dean’s Scholarship recognizes a student’s commitment to academic excellence and service to his or her school and community. The Dean’s Scholarship requires acceptance to the College followed by a thorough review of the candidate’s academic credentials, community service activities and references. Scholarship decisions are made within two weeks of the date of admission. Minimum academic criteria include a 3.51 high school grade point average (4.0 scale).
    Renewable: students must maintain enrollment as a full-time student and satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College catalog.

Founders' Scholarship
($7,000 per year)
Ripon College’s Founder’s Scholarship recognizes a student’s commitment to academic excellence and service to his or her school and community. The Founder’s Scholarship requires acceptance to the College followed by a thorough review of the candidate’s academic credentials, community service activities and references. Scholarship decisions are made within two weeks of the date of admission. Minimum academic criteria include a 3.36 high school grade point average (4.0 scale).
    Renewable: students must maintain enrollment as a full-time student and satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College catalog.

Honor Scholarship
($6,000 per year)
Ripon College’s Honor Scholarship recognizes a student’s commitment to academic excellence and service to his or her school and community. The Honor Scholarship requires acceptance to the College followed by a thorough review of the candidate’s academic credentials, community service activities and references. Scholarship decisions are made within two weeks of the date of admission. Minimum academic criteria include a 3.2 high school grade point average (4.0 scale).
    Renewable: students must maintain enrollment as a full-time student and satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College catalog.