<p>I'm a senior who didn't get into college mode until August. Considering that, it's not really a surprise that I had no idea about the RPI Medal until too late. </p>
<p>Another student in my school requested it last year, and although she does deserve it, it leaves me slightly worried about my [merit] financial situation if I apply here. I'd rather have more merit aid and less need-based aid.</p>
<p>I looked up the other merit scholarships at RPI, and I found this list on their site:</p>
<h1>Rensselaer Grant</h1>
<h1>Rensselaer Leadership Award</h1>
<h1>Rensselaer Merit Scholarship</h1>
<h1>Rensselaer Housing Scholarship</h1>
<h1>International Leadership Award</h1>
<p>But there aren't really any details about them.</p>
<p>Are there any merit aid scholarships that could match (or surpass, I guess) the RPI Medal? Or is that the most merit aid possible at RPI? Are there any that come close?</p>
<p>The RPI Medal is not the only scholarship that RPI hands out to incoming freshman. It is only one of the many incentives that are offered to entice students to RPI.</p>
<p>If you are a good student, have a good resume, and present yourself well, you will receive a competitive financial aid package. Trust me.</p>
<p>Also, I got my laptop for free from RPI (worth ~2000-2500) I think it had to do with being on the President's academic honor list or something like that... Its not something they advertise, and I don't know if they are still doing it. They sent me some things in the mail about the deal over the summer after I enrolled at RPI.</p>
<p>There are an absolute ton of merit-based scholarships, including some worth more than the medal. If your grades and test scores are good enough that they want you there, RPI will find a name to stick in a scholarship as an excuse to give you money.</p>