The Rensselaer Medal

The Rensselaer Medal

A scholarship opportunity worth a minimum of $60,000 for outstanding math and science students.

For more than 90 years, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in conjunction with high schools around the world, has awarded the Rensselaer Medal to promising secondary school students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science.

The Medal was first presented in 1916 with two purposes: to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and to motivate students toward careers in science, engineering, and technology.

This merit scholarship, with a minimum value of $15,000 per year, is guaranteed for four years (five years for the B.Arch. program or the Co-Terminal Program) for each medalist who is accepted and enrolls at Rensselaer.

As a participating Medal School, Biotech is able to nominate one student for the RPI Medal each year. Our most recent nominees were Deeya Das (class of 2014) and Sara Camilli (class of 2015). If you would like to be considered for this nomination, please complete the following application process:

(1) Demonstrated Interest Essay - Write an essay (no more than 500 words) in response to the following question: "Why do you want to attend RPI?"

(2) Resume - Highlighting your extracurricular activities (both in school and out of school), community service, leadership experiences & awards/achievements.

The Essay & Resume are due by Monday, April 27 at 7:30 am. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please turn materials into Mr. Brown's mailbox.

Let us know if you have any questions - good luck!