The Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance (CSWA) awards an annual one-time $3,000 scholarship to a high school senior from Connecticut who has been admitted to an accredited four-year college for study leading to a career in sports journalism.  The scholarship honors the memory of Bohdan Kolinsky, longtime high school sports editor of the Hartford Courant, who died in 2003 at the age of 49.

For consideration applicants must meet ALL requirements of submission by Friday February 19, 2021

Submission requirements (to be submitted electronically below) are as follows:

1) Completed Application Form  

2) Summary of journalism experience and answer to essay question - Why do you want to pursue a career in sports journalism?  (450 TOTAL word limit)

3) Uploaded transcript showing evidence of good academic standing through end of latest marking period

4) Uploaded one page letter of recommendation from teacher, advisor or professional familiar with student's journalistic efforts

5) Minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 examples of student journalism UPLOADED - published article, video story, sports play by play, etc.