Colona Scholarship

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.
  • 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.
    • Applicants are encouraged to submit a head and shoulder photograph to be published in the CWO News, if a scholarship grant is awarded.  The photograph will not be used by the Scholarship Committee in consideration of awarding grants.

    ​Applicant Information

    Sponsor Information

    If Sponsor Is Deceased, Complete The Following

    SPONSOR CERTIFICATION

    ​Upload a Document from the Sponsor that states the follow and has their signature:

    1. I am an enlisted member of the United States Coast Guard (active, retired or reserve) and this application is submitted with my approval. The applicant is eligible for consideration of the Art and Eleanor Colona Scholarship Grant.

    2. The applicant is my dependent
    (Relationship of applicant to sponsor)

    (Date) (Signature of Sponsor)
    Max file size: 20MB

    Documents Needed For Application

    Applicant 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 parent: for example a DD-214, Letter from the unit or an Application for identification card enrollment (DD form 1172)
    Max file size: 20MB
    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.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Applicants shall furnish a copy of their letter of acceptance at an institution of higher learning.
    Max file size: 20MB
    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.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Applicants are encouraged to submit documentation in support of any personal accomplishments, extracurricular activities, or community service performed during the past two years.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Applicants are encouraged to submit a head and shoulder photograph to be published in the CWO News, if a scholarship grant is awarded. The photograph will not be used by the Scholarship Committee in consideration of awarding grants.
    Max file size: 20MB

    Signature of Applicant

    Please upload a letter that states the following along with your signature      

    "The below information is submitted for the purpose of determining my status as a dependent son/daughter of an enlisted member of the United States Coast Guard (active, retired or reserve). I hereby apply for consideration of a scholarship grant to attend an accredited institution of higher learning above high school. Attached is my essay setting forth my reason(s) for pursuing post secondary education?"
    Max file size: 20MB