Transfer Scholarships

Students transferring to Ripon College from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 transferable semester credit hours and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to 4.0 are eligible for Ripon’s transfer scholarships. The scholarships and awards listed below will be awarded to an applicant after review of the admission application by the scholarship committee.

Academic Scholarships and Awards

Upon acceptance to Ripon College, transfer students are guaranteed to receive a merit-based academic scholarship. For the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, the merit-based transfer scholarships range from $30,000 to $40,000 per year.

Additional institutional aid based on financial need also may be available.

Other Awards & Scholarships

The scholarships and awards listed below will be bestowed upon an applicant after review of the admission application by the scholarship committee. All scholarships and awards from Ripon College are stackable up to $40,000 per year. Additional institutional aid based on financial need also may be available.

Legacy Award: Up to $2,000 per year

The legacy award is given to those students who are continuing the family tradition by attending Ripon College. Students are eligible if their grandparents, parents or siblings have attended or are attending Ripon College.

ROTC Enhancement Grant: Up to $2,000 for first year

Those students who are interested in pursuing a full Army ROTC scholarship are eligible for the ROTC Enhancement Grant. The introductory military science course is required to be taken in the first year on campus.