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The Rensselaer Medal is a premier merit scholarship for promising secondary school juniors who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. Participating high schools nominate one outstanding junior each spring; Rensselaer evaluates nominations and notifies medalists over the summer. Medalists who apply, are accepted, and enroll receive guaranteed funding for four years of undergraduate study, or five years for the Bachelor of Architecture program. No separate scholarship application is required beyond admission. Rensselaer provides only the highest single merit award when a student qualifies for multiple institutional scholarships.
The Rensselaer Medal Scholarship awards $40,000/year. It is sponsored by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Office of Financial Aid.
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