About Constance M. Miltenberger
Constance (Connie) Miltenberger was born and raised in Cumberland, Maryland, and enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduation from Allegany High School. Connie’s military career included intelligence operations and education and training. She was stationed in the U.S. and abroad, and completed her career as head of education and training for the West Virginia Air National Guard. Connie started earning her undergraduate degree while on active duty at the University of Maryland’s University College European Campus. She completed her bachelor of science degree in business management in 1993 at University of Maryland’s University College.
About the Fund
Constance M. Colabatistto and Gennaro Colabatistto established the Constance M. Miltenberger Scholarship for Military Personnel in July 2020 to provide support for undergraduate students who are military veteran(s) or active duty personnel. Funds can be used to pay for tuition, books, fees, and any other costs related to undergraduate studies.
Meet Our Scholars
After six years of service in the US Navy, Asia Misner transitioned to pursue her passion for astronomy. Asia is currently an undergraduate student in the University of Maryland's Astronomy program, with the goal of deepening her knowledge of the universe and contributing to the field through her studies and academic involvement.
Asia Misner (2024-2025 Scholar)
Past Scholars
Joanne Kang (2024-2025 Scholar)
After deciding to start school late to prioritize military training, Joanne “Jo” Kang came straight to school to focus on her education, making it her goal to pursue a nursing career. Now as a reservist, Jo is doing her best to balance a military-school life, and thanks to everyone that is supporting her, she’s been considered for a full-time staff position as an HR specialist at her unit. Hopefully, later on in both her civilian and military career, Jo will be able to become a nurse that can help as many people as she can all around the world.
Jessica Coutee (2023-2024 Scholar)
Upon graduating from Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, Jessica enlisted in the United States Army and served for six years as a 68S Preventive Medicine Specialist. After separation, she participated in The Warrior Scholars Project at Texas A&M and is now confidently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Maryland. In her pursuit of knowledge she has conducted research in the Yale University's Muñoz Lab that focused on discovering the evolutionary trade-offs of faster feeding methods in Salamanders. She has also interned at the Second Chance Wildlife Center to gain hands-on experience caring for local wildlife. Her goal is to continue to develop the skills needed to open and manage her own rehabilitation center.
Mirna Araujo (2022-2024 Scholar)
Mirna Araujo is a dedicated woman; her biggest drive in life is learning and being able to give to others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mirna volunteered to administer COVID tests in Washington, D.C. and was part of a mobile clinic that brought COVID vaccines to low income communities. Mirna is in the process of becoming a suicide prevention phone operator.
Lakell Silva (2022-2023 Scholar)
Lakell Silva has been a veterinary technician for nine years. She was on active duty in the Navy from 2016-2020. Lakell is applying to a veterinary school this cycle.
How to Apply
For information on how to apply to the the Constance M. Miltenberger Scholarship for Military Personnel, please contact us at sagiving@umd.edu or call 301-314-4900.