Scholarships
 FAQ 

The 2008-2009 COHEAO Scholarship FAQ

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 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 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:

  1. Application Form
  2. Essay/Testimonial Response(s)
  3. Academic Recommendation Letter
  4. 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 21, 2008. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Applications postmarked after March 21, 2008 will be automatically disqualified.

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