Scholarship & Awards for Current Students

To be eligible for Columbia College semester scholarships, applicants must have completed at least one semester at Columbia College, and in their previous semester must have completed a minimum of four UT or three Secondary courses.

Only applicants who achieved a GPA of at least 3.7 in the UT/Associate Degree Programs or 3.5 in the Secondary (High School) Program in the previous semester are eligible for a semester scholarship.

Applicants who took fewer than four UT courses or three Secondary courses in the previous semester or who achieved a GPA in the previous semester below the cut-offs indicated above will not be considered for the semester scholarships

• Semester Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Frequency: Every Semester

Scholarship available: 4

• Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship 

Amount: $2,500

Frequency: Every Semester

Scholarship available: 1

• Top Student Scholarship

Amount: $3,000

Frequency: Every Semester

Scholarship available: 2

Awarded to an outstanding student in the Math/Sciences in memory of John Helm, former Director of Admissions, Vice Principal, and longtime employee of Columbia College.

Amount: $5,000
Frequency: Winter semester
Scholarships available: 1

To be eligible for Columbia College’s annual University Transfer scholarships, applicants must have completed at least 24 UT credits at Columbia College in the previous two to three semesters. They must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7. It is not necessary to take 4 courses in the last semester. Applicants who took fewer than 24 credits in the previous 2-3 semesters or with a CGPA below 3.7 will not be considered for the annual scholarships.

Awarded to an outstanding student in the Social Sciences in memory of a former student of Columbia College.

Amount: $5,000
Frequency: Winter semester
Scholarships available: 1

To be eligible for Columbia College’s annual University Transfer scholarships, applicants must have completed at least 24 UT credits at Columbia College in the previous two to three semesters. They must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7. It is not necessary to take 4 courses in the last semester. Applicants who took fewer than 24 credits in the previous 2-3 semesters or with a CGPA below 3.7 will not be considered for the annual scholarships.

In the Winter Semester of each year, one scholarship worth $5000 is awarded to an outstanding international student in the field of Business. This scholarship is provided by guard.me, the provider of the Columbia College Student Medical Plan.

To be eligible for Columbia College’s annual University Transfer scholarships, applicants must have completed at least 24 UT credits at Columbia College in the previous two to three semesters. They must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7. It is not necessary to take 4 courses in the last semester. Applicants who took fewer than 24 credits in the previous 2-3 semesters or with a CGPA below 3.7 will not be considered for the annual scholarships.

In the Winter Semester of each year, one scholarship worth $5000 is awarded to an outstanding student in the UT program, nominated by two instructors. The scholarship specifically recognizes the student’s interest in, and dedication to their studies. Participation in activities at the College is also considered.

It is awarded to the student each semester who best demonstrates excellence in their University Preparatory English class (099) or classes (Engl 098 and WD 098). This award is named in memory of Gary Swanson, a long-standing, dedicated, member of the College and valued Instructor in the English Division.

Amount: $2,000
Frequency: Every semester
Awards available: 1

Awarded to the students who achieved the highest CGPA in completing the requirements for an Associate Degree, one for an Associate of Arts and the other for an Associate of Science Degree.

Amount: $2,000
Frequency: Every semester
Awards available: 2

Awarded to students who have contributed to their classroom environment through interaction with their instructors and peers. 

Amount: $150.00
Frequency: Every semester
Awards available: 12

Top Associate Degree  

Lovisht Chawla – Top Associate Degree (Associate of Science) 

Kirandeep Kaur – Top Associate Degree (Associate of Arts) 

Top Student Scholarship 

Mona Bakshoodeh – Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Science) 

Tint Shwe Yee Lwin – Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Arts) 

Academic Scholarship 

Navita Gupta 

Divanshu Arora 

Sara Rezaei 

Parneet Kaur 

Aymen Jerbi 

Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship 

Hoang Man Nguyen 

Gary Swanson English Preparation Scholarship 

Ka Ching Leung 

Classroom Appreciation Award 

Mehran Shakery Dehkordi  - Math and Computer Science

Audrey Kurniawan - Math and Computer Science

Sara Rezaei - Science and Philosophy

Harshdeep Kaur - Science and Philosophy

Sharifah Gumonye - Social Science A

Nirmal Singh - Social Science B

Gabriella Abigail Josephine - Social Science B

Titus Chua - Social Science B

Manwinder Kaur - English

Rashandeep Kaur - English

Classroom Appreciation Award (North Campus) 

Dingh Khan Linh Nguyen 

Jonathan Nsubuga 

Top Associate Degree

· Harjot Kaur - Top Associate Degree (Associate of Science)

Top Student Scholarship

· Salma Alhoshan - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Science) 

· Swan Yee Htet - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Arts) 

Academic Scholarship

· Mona Bakshoodeh

· Tsz Hei Ho

· Gurmanjot Singh

· Jzade Chrystle Timbol

· Akur Makech Kuol

· Titus Chua

· Aymen Jerbi

Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship

· Yughie Yunior Alfree Divo

· Hoang Man Nguyen

Gary Swanson Englisht Preparation Scholarship

· Inderpreet Kaur

Classroom Appreciation Award

· Alireza Latayefpoor

· Vitumbiko Laudacious Ngwira

· Tina Ghofrani

· Amirreza Khaleghi

· Lovisht Chawla

· Damanveer Kaur Chahal

· Lovisht Chawla

· Cheng Yan

· Gia Han Truong

· Nandini

· Tsz Hei Ho

· Gabriella Abigail Josephine

· Premjot Singh

· Sarpreet Kaur

Classroom Appreciation Award (North Campus)

· Mohammad Sulaiman Hamidi

Annual Scholarships

• Nayan Vinod Mavji Kerai - John Helm Memorial Scholarship
• Kirandeep Kaur - Jason Graham Memorial Scholarship
• Lovisht Chawla - Outstanding Student Scholarship

 Top Associate Degree Awards

• Jasleen Kaur Kang - Top Associate Degree (Associate of Science)
• Cailtin Lai Fat Fur - Top Associate Degree (Associate of Arts)

Top Student Scholarship

• Sara Rezaei - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Science)
• Jun Xuan Jasmine Woon - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Arts)

Academic Scholarship

• Amirhossein Ghoddousi Lotfabad
• Florentina Widya Rusli
• Su May Myo Paing
• Arwenson Widjaja
• Jashandeep Kaur
• Angad Singh
• Gurleen Kaur
• Kiranveer Kaur

Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship

• Yughie Yunior Alfree Divo
• Diana Angeline Christanti

Garry Swanson Memorial Scholarship

• El Houssene Konta 

Classroom Appreciation Award

• Tint Shwe Yee Lwin
• Harjot Kaur
• Audrey Kurniawan
• Divanshu Arora
• Ka Wa Leung
• Amirezza Khaleghi
• Amirhossein Ghoddousi Lotfabad
• Denas Yuswamtono Putra
• Swan Yee Htet
• Kirandeep kaur
• Sara Rezaei
• Pawanjeet Kaur
• Lovepreet Kaur
• Parneet Kaur
• Ridollahai Oladimeji Shittu
• Mehran Shakery Dehkordi
• Yughie Yunior Alfree Divo
• Ashkan Bahrami
• Jason Felixio Tansi

Top Associate Degree Awards

· Prinita Naidoo - Top Associate Degree (Associate of Science)

· Supreet Kaur - Top Associate Degree (Associate of Arts)

Top Student Scholarship

· Lovisht Chawla - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Science)

· Diana Rose Simoy - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Arts)

Academic Scholarship

· Harjot Kaur

· Brainy Thy

· Jun Xuan Jasmine Woon

· Florentina Widya Rusli

· Navjot Kaur Dhindsa

· Pawanjot Kaur

· Elina Najari

· Jasmine Kaur

Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship

· Khac Dinh Do

· Anzhou Li

Garry Swanson Memorial Scholarship

· Harjot Kaur

Classroom Appreciation Award

· Arshpreet Singh Sidhu

· Amirhossein Ghoddousi Lotfabad

· Cheuk Yu Chan

· Nayan Vinod Mavji Kerai

· Amirezza Khaleghi

· Ankit Sharma

· Lovisht Chawla

· Jay Vipulbhai Patel

· Navneet Kaur

· Richard Thamrin

· Shubnoor Singh

· Ravinder Singh

· Sandeep Kaur

· Aaryan Arora

· Terry Wambui Macharia

· Cheuk Lok Ng

· Nawal Anka Rey

Top Student Scholarship

· Lovisht Chawla - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Science)

· Juan Carlos Antonio Pelaez Nunez - Top Student Scholarship (Associate of Arts)

Semester Scholarship

· Dianna Rose

· Brainy Thy

· Florentina Widya Rusli

· Noval Kurnia

· Kirandeep Kaur

· Caitlin Lai Fat Fur

· Nayan Vinod Mavji Kerai

Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship

· Su May Myo Paing

· Aymen Jerbi

Classroom Appreciation Award

· Terry Wambui Macharia

· Pawanjot Kaur

· Divanshu Arora

· Harleen Kaur

· Laith Alnabulsi

· Sandeep Kumar

· Daksh Rana

· Noval Kurnia

· Elina Najari

· Jasnoor Kaur

· Nayan Vinod Mavji Kerai

· Lovisht Chawla

· Anzhou Li

· Khac Dinh Do