Archie Kelly Smith Lake View Scholarship (For Lake View High School Only)

Scholarship & Organization Description:
This scholarships is intended for a Chicago Public Schools Lake View High School student who has been accepted at the University of Illinois, either the Chicago (UIC) or Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus. This scholarship will award a total of up to $10,000 over four years.

Recipient Selection & Eligibility Requirements:
The annual recipient of the Archie Kelly Smith Scholarship will be selected by a voluntary committee of stakeholders which can include but is not limited to teachers, administrators and members of the Lake View High School community.

The recipient must meet the following requirements:

  1. Must be a graduating senior of Lake View H.S. who plans to enroll at the University of Illinois (either the Chicago or Urbana-Champaign campus) in the fall of 2023.
  2. Must answer short essay question: How would this scholarship help you obtain your goals? (500 words maximum)

Open to DREAMers: Yes
Renewable: Yes, students will be awarded $2,500 each school year with a total amount of $10,000 over the course of 4 years if student maintains a “C” average.

For support or inquiries regarding the application in Academic Works contact:
*Herbert House , CPS Scholarship Manager
CollegeScholarships@cps.edu

Award
$10,000
Deadline
04/30/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you attend Lake View High School?
  2. Please provide the BEST email for you.
  3. Have you completed service learning hours, service learning projects or civic engagement activities to satisfy the CPS graduation requirement?
  4. Have you been accepted into an undergraduate degree program at the University of Illinois, either the Chicago (UIC) or Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus?
  5. Provide a copy of your letter of acceptance from UIC or UIUC.
  6. As of today, based on your financial aid award letter, how much is your anticipated out of pocket cost to attend UIC or UIUC?
  7. Required Essay: How would this scholarship help you obtain your goals? (500 words maximum)
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