Rowland A. Rupp, Jr. Astronomy Scholarship #45

Rowland A. Rupp, Jr. Astronomy Scholarship  #45

Award: $5,000

Due Date: March 1, 2025

 

 

Guidelines:

 

  • Applicant must be a high school senior at the time of application.
  • Be residing in, or attending a high school in one of the eight counties of Western New York (Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Alleghany)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (85%)
  • Have a demonstrable interest in astronomy or an astronomy-related field, including but not limited to: astrophysics, radio astronomy, astrophotography, cosmology, etc.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Applications must be filled out online @ ruppscholarship.com
  • High School Transcript
  • An Essay or personal statement outlining your reason for applying and why you believe you should receive the award.
  • 2 letters of recommendation from adult individuals who can vouch for your character and interest in astronomy.  One letter of recommendation may be from a parent or guardian, but the other letter must be from a non-family member.
  • (Optional) A video or video essay relating to your love of astronomy

 

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS in GOOD ORDER Due to the link provided: March 1, 2025