About the Friends of Columbia Scholarship:

• Award Value: up to $5,000 per academic year.
• Awarded to students who are connected to Columbia College through a current employee, employer, or practicum experience (Friends of Columbia)
• Scholarship amounts are based on the number of applications received and the available scholarship funds in the year the application was received.
• Students receiving financial aid can apply, however, if selected, the scholarship award notification will be provided to the Admission Advisor which may or may not impact the student’s financial aid application.
• This scholarship is offered through the Columbia College Learning Society:
  • The Columbia Learning Society is an independent and separate non-profit society called. The Society’s principal aim is to provide bursaries to those who wish to attend workshops, seminars, courses, or programs at Columbia College.
  • Successful candidates will be contacted by a representative of the Columbia Learning Society.

The “Friends of Columbia” referred to in the Friends of Columbia Scholarship are individuals who are connected to Columbia College in one of the following ways:

• A current Columbia College employee.
• An employer who has hired a Columbia College student or worked with a Columbia College student as a practicum student.
• An employer who would be interested in working with the student in a future practicum and possible employment in the related field of training of the program being applied to.

To apply for the Friends of Columbia Scholarship, applicants must:

• Have an active application in one of Columbia College’s licensed certificate or diploma programs.
• Have not received a Columbia Learning Society bursary or scholarship in the past fiscal year (September 1st to August 31st).
• Complete the Friends of Columbia Scholarship application form. The following documents are mandatory for your application to be considered complete:
  1. Personal Statement (Essay). This should explain why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and will provide the committee with a description of your personal situation, including any information that you think is relevant to your application request.
  2. Reference Letter(s): Provide two reference letters from individuals who are connected to Columbia College.
     • Applicants enrolled in the Education Assistant Professional Certificate and Social Services Professional Diploma programs must also provide evidence of a minimum of 75 hours of volunteer or work experience in the related field of training of the program being applied to.
• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their application package. Incomplete packages will not be considered.

• Award Value: $1,500.
• Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in a licensed Certificate or Diploma program for the Spring 2024 Semester.
• Availability: Multiple scholarships may be awarded.
• Financial Aid: Students receiving financial aid are encouraged to apply. Selection for the scholarship will result in notification to the student’s Admissions Advisor, which may influence the financial aid application.
• Provided by: This scholarship is offered through the Columbia College Learning Society, independent and separate non-profit society. The Society’s principal aim is to provide bursaries to those who wish to attend workshops, seminars, courses, or programs at Columbia College. Successful candidates will be contacted by a representative of the Columbia Learning Society.

Eligible students may choose one of the following options:

Students selected to receive the Spring Technology Scholarship will be credited with a $1,500 tuition discount alongside their program fees. This reduction in tuition fees is meant to equal the value of the technology tools required to succeed at your studies. Once this discount is applied, you have two choices:

Option # 1 – Order a Technology Bundle through the College:

You can choose to utilize this $1,500 discount to purchase a Technology Bundle directly through the College. The purchase of these items will be managed by the College, facilitating a seamless integration of technology into your educational resources.

The bundle includes:

• A Laptop: to facilitate coursework, research, and access to online learning platforms.
• A Second Monitor: designed to enhance productivity and ease multitasking.
• A Computer Accessories Combo: including a mouse, keyboard, and headset for a comprehensive online class and study setup.

Option # 2 – Keep the Discount for Other Purposes:

Alternatively, you may decide to retain the $1,500 discount as a straightforward reduction in your tuition fees. This option provides the flexibility to purchase technology or other educational materials independently, as per your preferences.

The Technology Scholarship is available to Admitted or Provisionally Admitted students in one of Columbia College’s licensed certificate or diploma programs for the Spring 2024 Semester.

To apply for the Spring 2024 Technology Scholarship, applicants must:

• Complete the Technology Scholarship application form.
• The following is mandatory for your application to be considered complete:
  1. Personal Statement (Essay). This should explain why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and will provide the committee with a description of your personal situation, including any information that you think is relevant to your application request.
• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their application package. Incomplete packages will not be considered.