Kelly Smith Memorial Scholarship
Kelly Smith was a fixture of her community and former educator and Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services in Northside ISD in San Antonio.
Kelly was an innovator who inspired those around her to think outside the box and get involved. As a teacher, Kelly encouraged engaged learning, helping students maximize their information retention and their overall academic success. She embraced and advanced the use of technology in the classroom by both students and teachers throughout her career. Hardworking, responsive, and forward thinking are some of the attributes that Kelly Smith demonstrated in her work each and every day.
This scholarship aims to support students who exemplify the attributes that Kelly Smith demonstrated in her work.
Any senior attending a high school in Northside ISD in San Antonio, Texas, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they demonstrate good academic standing and a history of innovative use of technology.
To apply, you'll write an essay telling about your plans for after high school, what courses have prepared you for your future field of study, how technology has been an innovative part of your time in NISD, and how you have been involved in projects or activities in or out of school. Additionally, upload a letter of recommendation from a non-family member (teacher, employer, church sponsor, coach, etc.). Finally, you may submit community service certificates, documentation or descriptions of any awards you’ve won, and extracurricular certificates or letters of confirmation from a teacher or club advisor.
Please describe your post-high school plans and what career you are planning to pursue. What courses have you taken that you feel will best prepare you for your career and why?
Kelly Smith was a leader in the area of technology. How has technology been an innovative part of your time in NISD and how will that assist in your future?
Since Kelly Smith was an innovator in her time in NISD, please explain in detail how you have been involved in projects, activities, or courses. These experiences could be in school or outside of school.
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The application deadline is Apr 4, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 5, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 5, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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