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: