Internal Scholarships & Awards

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: 8

• Gerry Brown Secondary Scholarship 

Amount: $2,500

Frequency: Every Semester

Scholarship available: 2

• 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.

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