"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 

Andrew Jarratt Kemper Scholar 2009 - 2012 Grafton, Wisconsin Senior, Computer Science and Humanities Majors Valpo’s Kemper Scholar selected in 2009 Andrew interned for WTTW, a public broadcasting station in Chicago, Illinois during the summer of 2010.

Chris Larson Kemper Scholar 2010-2013 Woodstock, Illinois Junior, German major Kemper Scholar selected in 2010 Chris will intern for the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago during the summer of 2011.

Michael Mead Kemper Scholar 2011-2014 Geneva, Illinois Sophomore, English and Theater majors Selected as a Kemper Scholar in 2011 Michael 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

Emily VonQualen '11 Currently participating in Teach for America	Chet Cameron '10 Currently attending University of Arkansas	Olivia Hillmer '09 Currently attending Yale University	Bonnie Keane '09 Currently attending Washington University	Matt Cavin '08 Currently employed by EMSystems in Milwaukee, WI