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2026

Coqui Scholarship Awards

The Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc., announces the 2026
Coqui Scholarship Awards

Complete Applications online, download at
www.thehispaniccoalition.org, or pick up at
The Hispanic Coalition’s main office located at
135 East Liberty Street, Waterbury, CT.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

One (1) $1,500 and (6) 1,000 Scholarships will be awarded. Applications and corresponding documents must be received by the Hispanic Coalition no later than 12 pm Friday April 3rd, 2026. Completed applications must be submitted online, or mailed to: 135 East Liberty Street, Waterbury, CT 06706, Subject- Coqui Scholarships, or emailed to vlopez@thehispaniccoalition.org. For more information, please call, 203-754-6172.

Application Packet

PLEASE REVIEW ALL GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION.

IMPORTANT: Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Criteria for Selection

The following criteria will be considered when selecting the Coqui Scholarship recipient.

  • Must be of Hispanic/Latino Heritage
  • Must be a resident of the City of Waterbury.
  • Must be a High School Senior graduating from a Waterbury Public, or Private School.
  • Must be accepted and enrolled in a two-or four-year College or University or Vocational / Technical School.
  • Must submit completed application by the stated deadline.
  • Must be able to attend the Coqui Scholarships Banquet and Awards Dinner.
  • A history of Community Involvement is not required but it is highly desired.

 

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit all the following information in order to be considered for the Coqui Scholarship Award.

  • Completed Coqui Scholarship Application.

    Applications are available at the Hispanic Coalition Office located at 135 East Liberty Street, Waterbury, CT., or an application can be requested via mail, by calling 203-754-6172.

  • Sealed Official Transcripts from High School.

    Applications must include an official and sealed copy of High School Transcripts. Transcripts can be requested from your school Counselor of Admissions Office. Transcripts must be original prints and received in an official sealed envelope.

  • An Essay including Goals.

    Application must include an essay on the following topic- "Which person has been most influential in your life and explain why". The Essay should be no more than 2,000 words. The Essay must include career goals as well as personal goals.

  • Letter of Acceptance.

    Applications must include an official Letter of Acceptance from the College/University or Vocational School the student will be attending.

  • Letters of Recommendation.

    Applications must include two (2) letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from teachers, counselors, or previous employers. Letters CAN NOT be from family members or personal friends.

The Coqui Scholarship Recipients will be selected by Friday April 10th, 2026,  after which time a written notice will be mailed to the selected recipients. The funds awarded will be submitted directly to the educational institution attended by the applicants.

 

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit all the following information to be considered for the Coqui Scholarship Award. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

  • Completed Coqui Scholarship Application
  • Signed Application
  • Sealed Official High School Transcripts
  • Essay including Goals
  • Letter of Acceptance
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Submitted Application by Deadline

 Please, write neatly.

Download Scholarship Application Here
2026 APPLICATION

Coqui Scholarship Application Form

APPLICANT

Name
Address
MM slash DD slash YYYY
College or University


FAMILY HISTORY

Applicant's Place of Birth

Parent/Guardian

Name
Name


HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION



Name of College or University (s) you have applied to or plan to attend:



COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

List all School / Extracurricular Activities which you have been involved with, (example, School Clubs, Student Government, Sports, and Theater Arts.)



AGENCY/VOLUNTEER SERVICE



WORK EXPERIENCE

List any and all jobs you have held within the last three years. (Example, Food server, Baby Sitting, Lawn Mowing, Office Work.)

COQUI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECOMMENDATION FORM

I am applying for the Coqui Scholarship Award. The agency, Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc., offers scholarships to students who have shown academic excellence and strive to continue their education. Your recommendation is needed as part of the application process.

To be filled out by applicant

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

To be filled out by the person giving the recommendation

(Required)
Name
Title
 
Address(Required)
In what capacity have you known the applicant?(Required)
Max. file size: 1 GB.
Please upload a typed recommendation of the applicant for the Coqui Scholarship Award. This form must be included with typed recommendation. Thank you.

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