Scholarship Day
Columbia College — a great place to learn
You can afford an excellent private education from Columbia College. The Student Guide to America's 100 Best College Scholarships has listed Columbia College as one of the top-rated colleges with the lowest costs. Each year Columbia College awards many academic, leadership, talent and athletic scholarships and awards.
When
- December 8, 2007*
*NOTE: Due to the severe weather predicted and the potentially hazardous road conditions, the December 8 Scholarship Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2008. - February 2, 2008
The Top 10 Awards
The Columbia College Scholarship is awarded to five students and is worth full tuition, room and board. The Presidential Scholarship also is awarded to five students and is worth full tuition. Both scholarships may be renewed based on academic performance.
Who is eligible to participate?
New freshman applicants with a minimum 3.4 GPA and 24 ACT or 1110 SAT who demonstrate outstanding school and community leadership can participate in Scholarship Day.
The Competition
The Scholarship Day competition includes a writing exercise and
a personal interview with Columbia College faculty and staff. The
competition is on
December 8, 2007 or
February 2, 2008 on the Columbia College campus
in Columbia, Missouri — just a two-hour
drive from either St. Louis or Kansas
City.
Throughout the day, faculty, staff and students will be available to answer any questions you may have about the college and provide information about degree programs, student clubs and organizations, residential life and community activities.
We welcome and encourage parents to attend Scholarship Day. Sessions are planned to provide both students and parents with important information about Columbia College.
To Compete
If you are interested in attending Scholarship Day and competing for one of the 10 prestigious awards, please submit all application materials one week prior to the day you compete. This includes:
- Completed application for admission with $25 fee (fee waived if you applied prior to January 1, 2008)
- High school transcript
- ACT or SAT scores
- Resume of high school, community and leadership activities
- Two letters of recommendation
Please complete the form below. Following your reply, you will receive a confirmation packet with directions to Columbia College, a detailed activity schedule and Columbia lodging information. If you have questions or special needs, feel free to contact the Admissions Office at (800) 231-2391, ext. 7352.
See what other scholarships are avaialble to you with the Scholarship Finder.
Yes! I am eligible and would like to participate in Scholarship Day.
Columbia College, Admissions Office
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216
(800) 231-2391, ext. 7352 or (573) 875-7352
admissions@ccis.edu




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