CHRIST COLLEGE KEMPER SCHOLARS

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