The Conforti & Chemerow Scholarship is a renewable scholarship worth $3,000 for up to four years.

This scholarship is awarded to one first year student who has financial need, improves diversity on campus, and lives in Kenosha, Racine, or Milwaukee counties.

Recipients will also receive a one-time $5000 stipend* to support their participation in an unpaid internship experience. To apply for the Conforti & Chemerow Scholarship, submit a one page essay answering a essay topic given by the Admission Office.

To apply for the Conforti and Chemerow Scholarship, you must complete an essay that answers the following question:

"If you were given the opportunity to be a leader and have resources to better your local community, what project(s) would you implement to increase the happiness and well-being of those around you?"

Essay requirements:

  • Your essay must be one page in length or a minimum of 300 words.
  • Format your essay in Times New Roman 12 point font, double spaced.
  • Your essay must be submitted to adminfo@ripon.edu by Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm CST to be considered.

Our scholarship committee will review all essays and choose one person to receive the scholarship. Please contact us at 920-748-8709 or adminfo@ripon.edu if you have specific questions about the Conforti and Chemerow Scholarship. Best of luck and we look forward to receiving your essay.

Scholarship Contact
Office of Admission
Evans Admission Center
adminfo@ripon.edu
920-748-8709
Questions
Office of Financial Aid
Smith Hall - 1st Floor
financialaid@ripon.edu
920-748-8101