Dr. Keith W. Smith

[ Scholarships Home ] [ Up ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in CAS ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in CBPA ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in CHP ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in COE ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in the BOG Program ] [ SEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS ]

Dr. Keith W. Smith Memorial Scholarship

*Amount of Award: $1,000 each for two

Dr. Smith was the founding administrative vice-president of the university. It was he who managed the process which produced the campus and the university building itself. The scholarship is intended only for students preparing for a career in the field of higher education (teaching, administration, research, etc. at the college or university level).

Eligibility (Documentation of requirements is to accompany application)

Student must be in good academic standing;
Must document financial need;
Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Illinois;
Must show proof of preparation for and desire to pursue a career in higher education; this may be in research, teaching or administration.

Applications are accepted from May 15 through July 31

Deans and division chairs may nominate students for the scholarship.
Students may write to their deans arguing their case.
Letter of application (500 to 1,000 words) is to document financial need, record of scholarship, and career goals; a brief bio is to accompany it.
Application letters (and letters of support, if available) are to be sent to the director of the GSU Office of Financial Aid.

Selection

The selection committee will review all nominations and applications. The director of the Office of Financial Aid at Governors State will announce the winner((s) by September 1.

*Amount may vary somewhat based on current earnings and addition, if any, to principal.

For additional information call the Financial Aid Office at 708/534-4480.

[ Scholarships Available to Students in All Colleges ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in CAS ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in CBPA ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in CHP ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in COE ] [ Scholarships Specific to Students Enrolled in the BOG Program ] [ SEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS ]