"Education is a kind of insurance. It enables the individual to draw on the experiences of the many to live with integrity, dignity, and usefulness. James Scott Kemper 1967

The Kemper Scholars Program prepares students for leadership and service, especially in the fields of administration and business. The Foundation believes that undergraduate study of the liberal arts offers the best preparation for life and career; thus the program aims to promote education in the liberal arts while providing opportunities for career exploration, practical experience, and professional growth.

Kemper Scholars receive scholarship financial assistance for three years of $3,000-$8,000 a year depending on demonstrated need. Scholars receive $2,000-$6,000 in summer project stipends for two years. They attend the annual Kemper Scholars Conference for three years. Scholars are placed in an internship at a non-profit organization in Chicago during their post-sophomore year summer. Scholars design and propose their own post-junior year summer projects.

Current Kemper Scholars 

Chet Cameron Kemper Scholar 2007 - 2010 Portage, Indiana Senior, History Major and Political Science Minor As a 2007 Kemper Scholar Chet’s interest in law lead him to work as a mayoral fellow in Chicago Mayor Daley’s office and as an intern with Northern Trust Bank, Chicago, Illinois.

Emily Von Qualen Kemper Scholar 2008 - 2011 Carroll, Iowa Junior, Sociology Major Selected as a Kemper Scholar in 2008, Emily interned at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services during the summer of 2009.

Andrew Jarratt Kemper Scholar 2009 - 2012 Grafton, Wisconsin Sophomore, Computer Science and Humanities Majors One of Valpo’s two Kemper Scholars selected in 2009 Andrew joins a prestigious group of individuals who will begin their internship experiences in summer 2010.

Claude Renner Kemper Scholar 2009-2012 Phoenix, Arizonia Sophomore, Humanities Major One of Valpo’s two Kemper Scholars selected in 2009 Claude joins a select group of students from across the country who will benefit from the combination of a liberal arts education and opportunities for career exploration and practical experience through summer internships.

Recent Kemper Scholar Alumni

Olivia Hillmer '09 Currently attending Yale University	Bonnie Keane '09 Currently attending Washington University	Matt Cavin '08 Currently employed by EMSystems in Milwaukee, WI