Emil Cohill CJSL Scholarship
CJSL Scholarship Program
Emil Cohill CJSL Scholarship
Honoring the legacy of Emil Cohill by recognizing CJSL student-athletes who demonstrate commitment, discipline, leadership, and growth both on and off the field.
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
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
Announcement & Recognition
The scholarship recipients will be announced and honored at the CJSL Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 18, 2026.
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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