Doc Kieft Endowment Appendix D

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: