Columbia College Scholarships for traditional students in the USA
We offer generous scholarships based on academic merit and other varying factors. Scholarships are awarded to both U.S. and international students.
Columbia College aims to provide financial aid packages that meets the needs of our students. For information regarding additional funding opportunities, please contact your enrollment counselor.
All Columbia College scholarships and grants are awarded based on availability of funds.
Questions? Contact your enrollment counselor at Admissions@CCIS.edu for more information about scholarships and eligibility.
Advance to:
- Freshman merit scholarships
- Competitive freshman scholarships
- Transfer scholarships
- Athletic aid
- Additional funding opportunities
Incoming freshman scholarships
Automatic merit-based scholarships
Merit scholarships are based on a sliding scale and determined by academic achievement. Students should submit their high school transcripts and a test score to be reviewed for the highest possible scholarship. If no test score available, then we will consider GPA alone up to CC Distinction level.
The FAFSA External link, while highly encouraged, is not required for review for scholarships.
Competitive scholarships
Awarded during Scholarship Day to new incoming freshmen. Students must be admitted with a minimum 3.0 High School GPA to compete. Fall semester start only.
| Scholarship name | Annual award amount(s) | Four-year value |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | $24,806 (annual full tuition) | $99,224 |
| Provost Scholarship | $18,605 (75% annual tuition) | $74,420 |
| Diversity Excellence Award | Varies | Varies |
| First Generation Achievement Award | Varies | Varies |
| Outstanding Leadership & Service Award | Varies | Varies |
Transfer scholarships
Automatic merit-based transfer scholarships
Merit scholarships for transfer students are based on availability of funds and determined by cumulative GPA or all post-high school credit completed. New transfer students coming to Columbia College after having successfully completed at least 24 college credits. Students should submit all college transfer credits to be reviewed for the highest possible scholarship.
The FAFSA External link, while highly encouraged, is not required for review for scholarships.