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Coqui Awards

2024

Coqui Scholarship Awards

The Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc., announces the 2024
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 June 28th, 2024. Completed applications must be submitted online, or mailed to: 135 East Liberty Street, Waterbury, CT 06706, Subject- 2024 Coqui Scholarships, or emailed to [email protected]. 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 for the 2023-2024 academic school year
  • 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 July 12, 2024, at which time a written notice will be mailed to the selected recipients. The funds awarded will be submitted directly to the educational institution selected 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
APPLICATION

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit all the following information in order to be considered for the Coqui Scholarship Award. Applications are available online, or 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. The Coqui Scholarship Recipients will be selected by Friday July 12th, 2024, at which time a written notice will be mailed to the selected recipients. The funds awarded will be submitted directly to the educational institution selected by the applicants.
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Applications must include an official and sealed copy of High School Transcripts. Transcripts can be requested from your school Counselor Office. Transcripts must be original prints and received in an official sealed envelope.
Max. file size: 100 MB.
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 2000 words. The Essay must include career goals as well as personal goals.
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Applications must include an official Letter of Acceptance from the College/University or Vocational School the student will be attending.
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Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 2.
    Applicants 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.

    APPLICANT INFORMATION

    Name(Required)
    Address(Required)

    FAMILY HISTORY

    Applicant's Place of Birth(Required)
    Parent/Guardian(Required)
    Parent/Guardian

    HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

    High School Attended(Required)

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

    Name(Required)
    Name

    Community Involvement

    List all School / Extracurricular Activities which you have been involved with, (example, School Clubs, Student Government, Sports, and Theater Arts.)
    (Required)
    Activity Description
    Years Involved
    Highest Position Held
     
    Activity Description
    Years Involved
    Highest Position Held
     
    Activity Description
    Years Involved
    Highest Position Held
     
    Activity Description
    Years Involved
    Highest Position Held
     

    Agency/Volunteer Service

    List any agencies or organizations in which you have participated without pay during the last three years. (Example, Religious Organizations, Hospitals, Community Agencies, etc.)
    (Required)
    Service Description
    Years Involved
     
    Service Description
    Years Involved
     
    Service Description
    Years Involved
     
    Service Description
    Years Involved
     

    Work Experience

    List any and all jobs you have held within the last three years. (Example, Food server, Baby Sitting, Lawn Mowing, Office Work.)
    (Required)
    Job Description
    Position Held
    Hours per week
    From/to Date
     
    Job Description
    Position Held
    Hours per week
    From/to Date
     
    Job Description
    Position Held
    Hours per week
    From/to Date
     
    Job Description
    Position Held
    Hours per week
    From/to Date
     

    Other Scholarships

    Please list other Scholarship Programs for which you have applied and/or received.

    Personal Statement

    This space is to be used for the applicant to provide information about career goals, background, and any other information that would assist the selection committee. Attach a supplemental sheet if necessary.
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    Max. file size: 100 MB.

      Certification and Autorization

      All of the information that I have provided in this application and in the enclosed materials and letters, to the best of my knowledge, is true and complete.
      I understand that the provision of false or misleading information may lead to the rescinding of a scholarship.
      I certify that I am currently enrolled and in good standing as a senior in high school, enrolled in or applying for full-time enrollment to a, two-or four-year, College or University or Vocational / Technical School for the 2024- 2025 academic year and am eligible to receive scholarships awarded.
      Consent(Required)

      Authorization for Release of Records

      I hereby authorize the Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc. to use any information contained in this application for the purpose of promoting and publishing the Coqui Awards and Scholarships, or as legally required or permitted by law. I understand my name and information from my academic history may be released to the scholarship selection committee. If awarded a scholarship, I authorize the Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc., to use my name, story, and picture for printed or marketing materials, reports, and press releases, without compensation. I will attend ceremonies and receptions intended as a Fund-Raiser for the 2024 Coqui Scholarship Awards. To comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Permission is hereby given to Applicant’s School Officials to release the applicant’s secondary school record and other requested information for consideration for the Coqui Scholarship Award.
      Consent(Required)
      (required if applicant is under 18 years of age)

      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: 100 MB.
      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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