12 Financial Aid
scholarly pursuits. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. Preference will be given to social science and humanities majors; however, all majors will be considered. Financial need may be considered. Scholarship may be renewed upon receipt of an application and continued academic performance and involvement. Grace Goodrich Class of 1906 Endowed Scholarship — $2,000. Awarded to sophomores, juniors or seniors in a liberal arts major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students who have taken coursework in the classics. Al Jarreau Scholar in Arts — $2,000. This scholarship was established in honor of the benefit concert performed by alumnus Al Jarreau ’62. To be awarded to students who are or plan to major in any of the visual or performing arts. Financial need may be considered. Scholarship may be renewed upon receipt of an application and continued academic performance and involvement. Joanne Spelman ’46 Scholarship — $1,000. This scholarship was established by Harold J. Spelman in honor of his wife to provide support to a student, with preference to a female student majoring in fine arts (preferably painting). Financial need may be considered. Scholarship may be renewed upon receipt of an application and continued academic performance and involvement. Gerda Thiele Fine Arts Scholarship — $2,000. Established by the children of Gerda Thiele who had a lifelong interest in the fine arts and worked in the Ripon community for humanitarian causes. Shall be awarded to a student pursuing a fine arts major. Second preference will be given to a student who intends to pursue a fine arts minor. Financial need
may be considered. Scholarship may be renewed upon receipt of an application and continued academic performance and involvement. The Doreen L. Conforti Chemerow ’73 Endowed Scholarship Fund — $3,000. It is the donor’s wish that the Doreen L. Conforti Chemerow ’73 Endowed Scholarship be awarded to returning students with a strong interest in theatre, music or art, with the first preference to theatre. Because the intent of this scholarship is to retain qualified students with financial need, it will not be awarded to first-year students. In addition to financial need, the recipients should demonstrate a satisfactory grade-point average and satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree as defined by the College. Richard and Kathy Russo Family Endowed Scholarship — Amount varies. This scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who exhibits both academic merit (GPA >3.0) and has an exhibited desire to assist others by doing community service and other volunteer activities. Financial need is not a factor in the selection process. Ripon College reserves the right to expand, discontinue or adjust the selection criteria, eligibility requirements and award amounts for these and other scholarships in the future. ROTC Ripon has a long tradition of Army ROTC on campus. Special incentive programs enable Army ROTC scholarship recipients to attend Ripon and receive additional scholarship assistance. Contact the Office of Admission for details. ROTC candidates must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
