Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund
Offered by Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund · Free to apply
This scholarship supports New England LIUNA union members, their spouses, and their children pursuing full-time undergraduate study at accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools. Selected students receive $5,000 annually, renewable for up to four years ($20,000 total). Applicants must submit a paper application form, required supporting documents, and essays by mail.
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How hard is the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~3 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to residents of 6 states, including Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must be a New England Laborer, spouse, or child of a member in good standing with an affiliated New England LIUNA Local Union (grandchildren, nieces, and nephews are not eligible).
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time, matriculating undergraduate student at an accredited college, university, or technical school.
- For the 2027 award cycle; applicants are informed of decisions in July.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 1 each year.
- Applications close
- May 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund
How much is the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund worth?
The Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund awards $5,000 per year and is renewable in later years.
When is the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund deadline?
The current deadline is May 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund?
Key requirements: Open to residents of 6 states, including Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay. Expect to spend about 3 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3 hrs of work.
Is the Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund free to apply?
Yes. The Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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