Difference between revisions of "Doc Kieft Endowment Appendix D"

From MC Chem Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Created page with "This part of the endowment provides scholarships to chemistry or biochemistry majors. 2016: 2015: 2014: 2013: 2012: 2011:")
 
Line 1: Line 1:
This part of the endowment provides scholarships to chemistry or biochemistry majors.
+
The Richard “Doc” Kieft scholarship is awarded to a limited number of incoming domestic students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry major. This scholarship is renewed each year as long as the student remains a Chemistry or Biochemistry major and is in good academic standing.
 +
 
 +
The scholarship is named after longtime Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Richard “Doc” Kieft. Doc Kieft was a professor in the Chemistry Department at Monmouth College from 1975-2006. Loved by all students, Doc was honored as professor of the year by the Monmouth College student body in 1995. Doc truly loved his job; he would spend many evenings on the chemistry floor helping students as well as talking with them about their day. As one of the biggest believers in a Monmouth education, Doc left his entire estate to the Chemistry Department. These endowed funds are currently being used for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors for summer research; for travel to National Chemistry Meetings; for the Garrett W. Thiessen Chair of Chemistry, and for this prestigious scholarship.”
 +
 
 +
To be eligible for the Doc Kieft Scholarship, you must:
 +
 
 +
*First-time Freshmen: Have at least a 3.5 GPA AND at least a 26 ACT or 1170 SAT score
 +
*Transfer Students: Have at least a 3.5 college GPA
 +
*Submit a letter of recommendation from a Chemistry instructor (or a science instructor) via email to: admissions@monmouthcollege.edu
 +
*Intend to major in Chemistry or Biochemistry
 +
*To maintain the Doc Kieft Scholarship for your four years at Monmouth College, you must:
 +
*Remain a Chemistry or Biochemistry major
 +
*Maintain a 3.0 GPA
 +
 
 +
Past/Current Scholarship awardees
  
 
2016:  
 
2016:  

Revision as of 02:20, 27 April 2016

The Richard “Doc” Kieft scholarship is awarded to a limited number of incoming domestic students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry major. This scholarship is renewed each year as long as the student remains a Chemistry or Biochemistry major and is in good academic standing.

The scholarship is named after longtime Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Richard “Doc” Kieft. Doc Kieft was a professor in the Chemistry Department at Monmouth College from 1975-2006. Loved by all students, Doc was honored as professor of the year by the Monmouth College student body in 1995. Doc truly loved his job; he would spend many evenings on the chemistry floor helping students as well as talking with them about their day. As one of the biggest believers in a Monmouth education, Doc left his entire estate to the Chemistry Department. These endowed funds are currently being used for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors for summer research; for travel to National Chemistry Meetings; for the Garrett W. Thiessen Chair of Chemistry, and for this prestigious scholarship.”

To be eligible for the Doc Kieft Scholarship, you must:

  • First-time Freshmen: Have at least a 3.5 GPA AND at least a 26 ACT or 1170 SAT score
  • Transfer Students: Have at least a 3.5 college GPA
  • Submit a letter of recommendation from a Chemistry instructor (or a science instructor) via email to: admissions@monmouthcollege.edu
  • Intend to major in Chemistry or Biochemistry
  • To maintain the Doc Kieft Scholarship for your four years at Monmouth College, you must:
  • Remain a Chemistry or Biochemistry major
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA

Past/Current Scholarship awardees

2016:

2015:

2014:

2013:

2012:

2011: