Chief Warrant Officers Association (CWOA) of the United States Coast Guard - Colona Scholarship
$1,000 year/four years undergraduate Multiple awards possible
- DeadlineMarch 15th
- StateNationwide
- BranchesCoast Guard
About this scholarship
Application Requirements: Applications shall be submitted to the Association no later than 15 March each year. Applications shall be submitted via the CWOA Website (https://cwoauscg.org/cwoa-scholarships/) Applicants must submit proof that one of their parents is an enlisted member of the United States Coast Guard on active duty, retired or reserve. A document establishing eligibility of parents: for example a DD-214, Letter from the unit or an Application for identification card enrollment (DD form 1172). Applicants shall submit with their application their reason(s) for attending or desiring to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Submissions shall be limited to two hand-written pages or one typed page and must specifically include immediate and long-range goals. Applicants who have not completed one or more years at an institution of higher learning shall furnish a certified copy of his/her scholastic record beginning with the tenth grade. Applicants who have completed one or more years at an institution of higher learning shall furnish a certified copy of his/her academic record beyond high school. Applicants shall furnish a copy of their letter of acceptance at an institution of higher learning. Applicants are encouraged to submit documentation in support of any personal accomplishments, extracurricular activities, or community service performed during the past two years.
Details
- Award
- $1,000 year/four years undergraduate Multiple awards possible
- Deadline
- March 15th
- Application opens
- Not listed
- State
- Nationwide
- Branches
- Coast Guard
- Status of service member
- Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves
- Relation to service member
- Spouse, Child, Dependent
- Affiliation
- Member in good standing of the Chief Warrant and Warrant Officers Association
- Intended program
- Full time at accredited institution of higher learning
- Requirements
- ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS An applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be the dependent son/daughter of an enlisted (E1-E9) member of the United States Coast Guard on active duty, retired or reserve. Be a senior in high school with an average of “C” or better during the most recent two semesters or be currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning with an average of “C” or better for the year immediately prior to application. If enrolled in an institution of higher learning, be enrolled in a full time course of instruction based on school or program criteria. Applicants must show proof of full time enrollment in order to receive subsequent payments during their second, third and fourth years. The financial status of the applicant or applicant’s parents shall not be a factor in eligibility or in awarding grants.
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