Kemper Scholars Program
As a Kemper Scholar, you develop the practical and professional skills you need to launch a career in business.
Financial Aid that allows you to graduate from college without taking on burdensome debt
Coaching & Mentoring that help you assess your skills and interests, explore career paths and search for jobs as you transition from college to career
Professional Development opportunities that equip you with career-building skills and insights
Internships that give you the chance to live independently, work alongside established professionals, and develop real-world skills
The Kemper Scholars Program has changed my life.
Layal Zalkout | ’20 Scholar
If you’re looking for a “way up” and a “way in” to the world of business, the Kemper Scholars Program may be your best chance to explore pathways to a successful career.
New Scholars Annually
Year Commitment
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Partner Institutions
The Kemper Scholars Program is proud to work with these ten universities and colleges.
What Makes a Kemper Scholar
Students accepted to the Kemper Scholar Program meet a number of criteria based on scholastic achievement, career interests and demonstrated maturity.
The Kemper Scholars Program evaluates candidates based on the following considerations:
- Academic major/Career interests
- Academic standing, achievement and potential
- Strong moral character
- Availability for post-sophomore and post-junior summer experiences
- Need and opportunity
- Diversity
75 years of shaping
well-rounded future business leaders
For over 75 years, The James S. Kemper Foundation has been guided by its founding principles: to seek out promising college students and develop their skills to become well-rounded business leaders.