Honoring the legacy of Emil Cohill by recognizing CJSL student-athletes who demonstrate commitment, discipline, leadership, and growth both on and off the field.

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Applications Due: June 1, 2026 | Scholarship Awards Presented: June 18, 2026

About the Emil Cohill CJSL Scholarship

Each year, four high school seniors are selected during the CJSL Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June to receive this prestigious scholarship.

Each recipient is awarded $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of college, for a total scholarship value of $4,000.

To continue receiving the scholarship each year, recipients must provide proof of enrollment or transcripts annually.

This scholarship is named in honor of Emil Cohill, whose impact on the game and the CJSL community continues to be reflected through the players we recognize each year.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a registered CJSL player for at least five (5) years
Must be a high school senior graduating in 2026
Must be planning to enroll in a college, university, or accredited post-secondary program
Must be in good standing with CJSL and their club
Must submit a completed application by June 1, 2026

Scholarship Award Details

Recipients4 Players

Award Amount$1,000 Per Year

Renewal PeriodUp to 4 Years

Total Value$4,000

Renewal RequirementProof of Enrollment or Transcripts

Required Application Materials

Completed scholarship application form
High school transcript demonstrating academic commitment
Essay submission
Proof of future enrollment if requested

Essay Requirements

Essay Length: 500–750 words

Applicants must submit an essay explaining why they deserve the CJSL Scholarship and how their experience in the league has contributed to their personal and academic development.

Community Service & Leadership Requirement:
Describe your involvement in community service and/or leadership roles within your club, school, or community. Include specific examples of your role, responsibilities, the impact of your involvement, and what you learned from these experiences.

Why you deserve the scholarship
Your CJSL experience and impact
How soccer has shaped your character
Leadership and discipline development
Your academic commitment and future goals
Your growth on and off the field

Applicants should provide specific examples, not general statements.

Selection Criteria

Years of CJSL Participation

Academic Commitment

Essay Quality

Character, Leadership & Sportsmanship

Announcement & Recognition

The scholarship recipients will be announced and honored at the CJSL Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 18, 2026.

DateJune 18, 2026

Time7:00 PM

LocationGjoa Club House

Address850 62nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Past Scholarship Recipients

2025

Caoimhe Crowe – SC Gjoa Girls
Brandon Codallos – Eastern Queens FC
Isaiah Harrison – SC Gjoa
Alec McDonald – Manhattan Kickers SC
Carlos Munoz Tamay – Eleftheria Pancyprian

2024

Daniel Bitensky – FA Euro
Joshua Cecutti – SC Gjoa
Lucio Pallordet – Manhattan Kickers SC
Logan Resch – Istria SC

2023

Mariano Pinto Jr – United Youth Soccer Stars
Angelo Mohorovic – Istria SC
Jonas Bisard – SC Gjoa
Ruby Teeter – BW Gottschee SC

2022

Jun Reiss – SC Gjoa
Osvaldo Martinez Guzman – South Bronx United
Catherine Fahey – SC Gjoa

2021

Petros Themelis – Eleftheria Pancyprians
Yankuba Konteh – South Bronx United

Apply for the Emil Cohill CJSL Scholarship

We believe in our players, on and off the field. If you’ve dedicated yourself to your team, your academics, and your growth — we want to hear from you.

Submit your application by June 1, 2026.

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