Rensselaer Medal
Offered by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Free to apply
A merit award for high school juniors who demonstrate exceptional achievement in mathematics and science. Each participating high school may nominate one student, who receives $40,000 annually if admitted and enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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How hard is the Rensselaer Medal to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Rensselaer Medal?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school juniors
- Must be nominated by a participating high school as an outstanding math and science student.
- Must be accepted and enroll at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to receive the award.
- Inferred year for next upcoming annual cycle date (May 1, 2027).
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 1 each year.
- Applications close
- May 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Rensselaer Medal
How much is the Rensselaer Medal worth?
The Rensselaer Medal awards $40,000 per year and is renewable in later years.
When is the Rensselaer Medal deadline?
The current deadline is May 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the Rensselaer Medal?
Key requirements: Open to high school juniors.
Does the Rensselaer Medal require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Rensselaer Medal?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open to a single grade level only. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Rensselaer Medal free to apply?
Yes. The Rensselaer Medal is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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