Knop Science Scholarship | |
The Knop Science Scholarship is a prestigious four-year, full tuition scholarship based on 2024-2025 tuition figures. The Ripon College Knop Science Scholars Board convenes each year at the beginning of the second semester. The mission of the board is to identify high-achieving students who show the potential to contribute greatly to the science and mathematics departments at Ripon College as well as those who will benefit the most from special scholarly opportunities. This is an invitation only scholarship. Invitations to apply will be sent to accepted students in early January 2024. Invited students will be asked to submit a five minute video describing their background, experiences, interests and/or career goals in an area of the sciences or mathematics. This video must be submitted to the admission office by Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST. |
+ Applying for the Knop Science Scholarship | |
Step 1: Submit a video about your STEM ambitions.The first step of the Knop Science Scholarship competition is a video project. Create a three to five minute video elaborating on your interest and experiences in STEM. You are highly encouraged to be creative in your video, express your personality, and do more than just talk to the camera. | |
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Here are a couple of prompts to assist you:
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Your video must meet the following requirements:
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Once your video is complete, please share it with Associate Director of Admission, John Ingemann (ingemannj@ripon.edu).
Your video entry must be submitted by Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT to be considered. | |
Step 2: Be invited for a finalist interview
After the Knop Scholars Committee watches all of the video entries, a selection of finalists will be invited to interview with Ripon College faculty.
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Step 3: Wait for the Knop Scholars Committee to announce the winner
After all the finalist candidates complete their interview on campus or virtually, the Knop Scholars Committee will announce the scholarship recipient by Friday, April 5, 2024. | |
+ Contact |
If you have any questions about the Knop Science Scholarship, contact the Office of Admission at adminfo@ripon.edu or 920-748-8709. |