Hellen Antonopoulos Memorial Scholarship (for Lane Tech HS ONLY)

Scholarship & Organization Description:
This scholarships is intended for a Chicago Public Schools Lane Tech High School senior student who has been accepted to a 2- or 4-year college/university for fall 2024.

Hellen Antonopoulos devoted her career to healing trauma and fostering the well-being of students, staff, and families in Chicago. She lived out her life with purpose, with love, and with joy. She was a kind-hearted colleague and friend who deeply cared about her work and was always willing to lend a hand. Hellen had a great sense of humor and made those in her life feel deeply valued and heard.

Hellen started her career as a student at Lane Tech High School. She was passionate about student representation and led her Student Government Association. Upon graduation, Hellen transitioned to Loyola University and earned her Bachelor’s in Sociology, Master’s of Social Work and Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Children’s Law and Policy.

Hellen most recently served as the Executive Director of the Office of Social and Emotional Learning (OSEL) at Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Under her leadership, OSEL was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address the comprehensive behavioral and mental health needs of students. This project, known as Healing Trauma Together, created 10 trauma-sensitive high school communities that promote student resiliency. Hellen also played an integral role launching Chicago Public School’s Healing-Centered Framework, focused on collective wellness for all CPS students, staff, families, caregivers, and communities.

Building on her lifelong dedication in service of others, the Hellen Antonopoulos Memorial Fund will support a scholarship for a student seeking a career of service.

Recipient Selection & Eligibility Requirements:
The annual recipient of the Hellen’s Memorial Scholarship Fund will be selected by a voluntary committee of stakeholders which can include but is not limited to teachers, administrators and members of the Lane Tech High School community.

The recipient must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a graduating senior of Lane Tech H.S. who plans to enroll at a 2- or 4-year college/university in the fall of 2024.
  • Must have completed service learning hours that can be verified via Aspen.
  • Must answer short essay question: What does it mean to be a leader in a community? How can you better your community? What does it mean to live a life of service? Why do you choose a life of service? (1,200 words maximum)

Open to DREAMers: Yes
Renewable: No

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Award
$1,500
Deadline
05/07/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you attend Lane Tech High school?
  2. I have listed my COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES on my General Application that can be reviewed for this scholarship opportunity.
  3. Please upload a copy of your acceptance letter to an accredited college or university.
  4. Please upload a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
  5. REQUIRED for DREAMer* Students ONLY: Proof of Household Income- Any of the following documents may be uploaded: Parent(s) IRS form 1040 or 1040 EZ, 2022 W-2 Forms, Student 2022 Income Tax Return, signed and dated (if applicable), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Award Letter, Woman Infants and Children (WIC) Award Letter, SSI Award Letter, Statement from CPS Homeless Liaison, or a letter from your employer indicating your parent/guardian annual earnings.
  6. 1 of 2: Letter of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of the applicant's abilities, accomplishments, and potential. One must be from a teacher, school personnel, or community based organization. Recommendations must be signed, and on school/organizational letterhead.
  7. 2 of 2: Letter of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of the applicant's abilities, accomplishments, and potential. One must be from a teacher, school personnel, or community based organization. Recommendations must be signed, and on school/organizational letterhead.
  8. What does it mean to be a leader in a community? How can you better your community? What does it mean to live a life of service? Why do you choose a life of service? (You can also include your academic, career, and personal goals. Include any leadership, extracurricular, and VOLUNTEER activities)
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