Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the COHEAO Scholarship.
If you have additional questions that are not answered here, feel free
to submit them here and we will attempt
to respond as soon as possible (if you have a specific technical problem,
click here).
Please carefully review the FAQ before directing additional inquiries to
us.
Table of Contents
General Information
Technical/Web Issues
Grade Point Average
College/University Eligibility
General Eligibility Requirements
Submitting the Application
General Information
Where do I find the COHEAO Scholarship?
Click Here for the scholarship application.
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Can I receive information about the
COHEAO scholarship through the mail?
No, COHEAO scholarship information is only available via the Web.
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Where should I send my scholarship application?
COHEAO
1101 Vermont Ave NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
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Technical/Web Issues
How do I print out the application?
Simply press the "Print" button on your web browser when
the scholarship application is displayed in your browser.
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I am having problems printing out the application.
What is wrong?
Any number of things could cause printing problems, most of which unfortunately
are beyond our ability to control and/or troubleshoot. Beyond basic, commonsense
recommendations (e.g. make sure your printer is turned on, is connected
to your computer and has not run out of paper), there is little we can
do to aid in solving these types of problems. We recommend you speak with
your system administrator, Internet Service Provider, or hardware manufacturer
for further help on these issues.
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The font used on the scholarship application is
HUGE, causing it to print out incorrectly. How do I fix this?
While we have some control over font display sizes, many browsers can
override these settings. The scholarship application has been tested on
the major browsers in most of the major operating systems so that the printed
application will comfortably fit on four pages. If your application prints
differently, try adjusting the font size on your browser (this option is
under the "View" menu on both Netscape Navigator and Internet
Explorer). If you continue to have problems you could try upgrading your
current browser or try using another browser.
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Grade Point Average
Should I include my current GPA or my cumulative
GPA?
You must only include your cumulative GPA on the COHEAO Scholarship Application
form.
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My school calculates GPA on a five point scale?
How do I calculate my GPA on a four point scale?
Multiply your GPA by 4.0 and then divide that number by 5.0. For example, if
your GPA is 3.8 on a five point scale: (3.8 x 4.0) / 5.0 = 3.04
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College/University Eligibility
My College/University is not listed as a COHEAO
member institution, am I eligible for the COHEAO Scholarship?
No, your College or University must be a COHEAO member institution
in order for you to be eligible for the COHEAO scholarship.
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Several branches of my College/University are
listed, but my specific branch is not. Am I still eligible for
the COHEAO Scholarship?
No, your specific branch (i.e. University of Illinois--Chicago) must
be a COHEAO member institution in order for you to be eligible for the
COHEAO scholarship.
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General Eligibility Requirements
I am currently a freshman in college, am I eligible
for the scholarship?
Yes, you may apply for the scholarship if you will be a sophomore,
junior, or senior, during the 2010-2011 academic school year.
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I am a senior in high school, am I eligible for
the scholarship?
No, you may not apply for this year's scholarship. An eligible applicant must
be a sophomore, junior, or senior during the 2010-2011 academic school year.
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I am a graduate student, am I eligible for the
scholarship?
No, graduate students are not eligible for the scholarship.
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How do I find out if my college or university
is a COHEAO Member School?
Check our member listing to
see if your college or university is a member. If your school is not listed
it is not a member.
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My college or university is not a COHEAO Member
School. Am I eligible for the scholarship?
No. The COHEAO scholarship is open only to students of COHEAO member schools.
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Submitting the Application
Can I send in my recommendation letter (or any
other part) separate from the rest of the application?
No, all applications must be sent complete in one envelope. There are
four required parts to the COHEAO Scholarship Application, which should be
assembled as one packet in the following order:
- Application Form
- Essay/Testimonial Response(s)
- Academic Recommendation Letter
- Sealed Official Copy of Your Most Recent Transcript
There are no exceptions to this requirement. Incomplete applications will
be automatically disqualified.
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What is the deadline to submit my application?
Your scholarship application must be postmarked no later than March 19, 2010.
There are no exceptions to this requirement. Applications postmarked after
March 19, 2010 will be automatically disqualified.
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