The Prestigious Scholarships Program
The USCGA Prestigious Scholarships Program cultivates academic excellence across all majors and encourages scholarly achievement.
Second and first class cadets may be selected for:
- Scholarships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Truman, Schwarzman, and Gates
- Honors internships, fellowships, and independent studies/research projects
- Travel to present research at academic conferences
The Academy offers opportunities to fourth- and third-class cadets:
- Validation and placement in advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
RECENT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS
Honor and Professional Societies
The Academy sponsors chapters of several national honor societies including:
- Alpha Lambda Delta, celebrating excellence in the first year of college
- Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, acknowledging outstanding achievement as a Government major
- Beta Gamma Sigma recognizing high achievement in an business program accredited by AACSB International
In addition, the Academy offers membership in student chapters of a number of professional societies, including but not limited to:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
- Institute for Operational Research and the Management Sciences
Contact Information
Prestigious Scholarships Program
Dr. Alina M. Zapalska
Director of the Prestigious Scholarships Program
(860) 444-8334
Alina.M.Zapalska@uscga.edu
(860) 444-8334
Alina.M.Zapalska@uscga.edu
