Ruppert Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by California Scottish Rite Foundation
Overview For the past 30 years the California Scottish Rite Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in college scholarships to over 2,800 deserving students to support undergraduate and graduate degree pursuits. The Foundation prioritizes education and offers aid for a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, foreign service, forestry, medicine, public school administration, public service, and speech and language pathology. Scholarship programs The Foundation distributes scholarships to students attending fully accredited colleges and universities across the United States through several primary funds, including the Baldwin Scholarship, the Harry Lister Scholarship, the Ruppert Scholarship, and the William F. Stovall Scholarship. General eligibility requires California residency, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and intent to enroll full time as defined by the student’s institution; individual scholarships may have additional, specific criteria. Ruppert Scholarship — purpose The Ruppert Scholarship is intended for undergraduate students planning to major in one of the following areas: medicine, engineering, forestry, or public school administration. Award information - Amount: $3,000 per year (amount applicable to new applicants for the 2018–2019 academic year). - Duration: Payable for up to four years. - Disbursement: Funds are paid directly to the student in two installments—$1,500 in February and $1,500 in August—conditional upon receipt of the required documentation. Eligibility - Residency: Must be a resident of California. - Age: Between 17 and 25 years old. - Level: Seeking an undergraduate degree. Eligible institutions Any fully accredited college or university in the United States. Field of study This scholarship is limited to students pursuing undergraduate study in: - Medicine - Engineering - Forestry - Public school administration Academic and enrollment requirements - Minimum course load: 12 units per term (or the equivalent considered full-time by the institution). - Grades: Letter grades are required; pass/fail grades are not acceptable for scholarship consideration. - GPA: A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The Foundation looks for applicants who demonstrate a serious commitment to their education. If you need help with application details or required documentation, let me know and I can outline the typical materials requested.
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