THE COLLEEN SCHOLARSHIP
The grant of a Colleen scholarship is based on academic progress and personal characteristics that emulate the motto of our organization: Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity. This annual award is presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians to the daughter or granddaughter of a Division 4 member in good standing who is a high school senior looking to attain higher education.
Applicants will be ranked on the following areas: content of letter, extracurricular clubs, extracurricular sports, community/Division efforts and paid and/or volunteer work experiences. Applicants must also be the daughter of Division member in good standing who has three (3) or more consecutive years of membership.
Note: The application window for the 2026 Scholarship Award has now closed. We would like to thank all the students who submitted their applications this year. If you are an AOH member in good standing and have a daughter or granddaughter who will be entering her senior year in the fall of 2026, she will be eligible to apply for the 2027 scholarship. We encourage you to check back on this page later this year for updated application forms and instructions.
PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Shea Cotter
2026 Recipient
Shea Cotter is a Senior at St. Anthony’s High School whose academic career is distinguished by a strong commitment to leadership, service, and her Catholic faith. A member of the National Honor Society, she actively leads student retreats, volunteers for local community outreach programs, and works as a swim instructor for children. Deeply proud of her Irish roots tracing back to Cork and Dublin, Shea plans to pursue a degree in business and marketing. She is honored to represent the AOH as a 2026 Colleen.
Margaret Grace Monahan
2024 Recipient
Margaret Grace Monahan, a Senior at Our Lady of Mercy Academy and daughter of Division 4 Vice President John F. Monahan, is a member of the National Honor Society recognized for her academic excellence and service. An avid dancer, choreographer, and tutor, she has been actively involved in Mock Trial and school musicals while preparing to study English and History in college. Margaret is proud to represent the Huntington Hibernians as a Colleen, embodying the organization’s motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
Dahlia Sileo
2024 Recipient
Dahlia Sileo, our 2024 Colleen, was a Northport High School Senior whose hobbies included cooking, gardening, and creative writing. A practicing Catholic and an advocate for mental health awareness, Dahlia hails from a long line of Hibernian brothers and has been involved in the organization for most of her life. She was thrilled to receive this top honor and proudly represented the AOH and the Colleens at the 2024 Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade.