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The following scholarships are available to students who attend a Columbia College campus that is not located in Columbia, Mo. Some scholarships available to students at any of the extended nationwide campuses, or locate your campus in the chart below for campus-specific scholarships.

Campus	Scholarship	Amount	Criteria	Application process	Date of Award
All Nationwide campuses (All Nationwide students are eligible)	Associate Degree Transfer Grant	$375 ($75 per session)	Eligibility for the Associate Transfer Grant includes the following criteria: The Associate Degree must have been earned within the past twelve months and consist of 60 credit hours or its equivalent. The student must not have received the Associate degree from Columbia College. The student may not have completed additional college work since the award of the Associate degree. The student must have financial need. (For example, he or she must not be eligible for VA Benefits or for Tuition Assistance.) The Associate Transfer Grant provides a reduction in tuition for each eligible student at a maximum of $12.50 per credit hour attempted. This award is for five sessions only, for a maximum total award of $375.	To receive and remain eligible for the grant, the student must maintain satisfactory academic progress according to established institutional policy and must be continuously enrolled as a full-time student. Complete and submit an application for institutional aid.
	Frank Westling Scholarship	$500	Enrolled at Nationwide campus at time of award 3.0 cumulative GPA Met residency requirements for degree sought	Selected by representatives from Nationwide campuses, from their own students. Westling scholarship application
	Senior Citizen Award	50% tuition reduction	Awarded to students 65 years of age or older. Students are required to pay all other charges in connection with enrollment, coursework and graduation.	Complete and submit an application for institutional aid.
	Spouse's Opportunity Scholarship	Amount is tuition for one class.	Awarded to spouse of active duty military members at extended campuses. Student must be enrolled in first class at Columbia College. First course must be seat class (not eligible for online coursework). Student must be seeking first degree. Student must complete the FAFSA and have it submitted to Columbia College. Student must meet with academic advisor.	Student must submit spouse's opportunity scholarship form along with documentation that spouse is active duty. (The application for institutional aid is not required.)
	Military Spouse Tuition Discount	20% tuition discount for undergraduate in-seat classes	To be eligible the student must be the spouse of active duty or activated Guard and Reserve member of any military branch. The discount does not apply to online coursework, nor does it apply to military spouses covered under a tuition assistance program. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with the two-in-family grant.	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply.
	Two-in-Family Grant	$75 per session	Applies when two or more immediate family members (spouse, mother, father, daughter, son, brother or sister) are enrolled in six credit hours each. Renewable with good academic standing and continued full time enrollment for both family members.	Complete and submit an application for institutional aid. A new application must be completed each year.
	Warranted Degree	One free course	Students who complete a degree at Columbia College are eligible. Eligible students may enroll in one course free of charge if: five years have elapsed since receiving their degree, they owe no fees and are not in default on federal aid loans. Students may enroll for credit or as auditors in courses being offered during the regularly scheduled semesters or sessions, provided space is available and course prerequisites are met. The Warranted Degree program cannot be used for graduate-level or online courses. Students are required to pay lab fees and for textbooks associated with the course. Students are permitted to enroll in one free course in each subsequent five-year period but may not accumulate free courses.	The student must be admitted to Columbia College. (Apply for admission.) After they are admitted, they must complete and submit an application for institutional aid.
Aurora, CO	Stephen Jamison Scholarship	One $500 annually, if available	Full time, degree seeking student at CP2 (Online Campus enrollments do not count as full time) 3.5 cumulative GPA while at Columbia College Completed 84 SH by end of award session Completed 45 SH w/Columbia College by end of award session Involved in local community activities Written statement of community service and current and future goals	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the Assistant Director and three faculty members. In the case of a tie, the campus Director votes.	January
Aurora, CO	Edward Halloran Memorial Scholarship	Two $500 scholarships	Presented to an Aurora Student. Applicant must be a current degree seeking student of the Aurora Campus (defined as a student that is currently enrolled in at least two courses at the Aurora Campus). A student is not considered enrolled if they are currently only taking distance education course(s). Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher while a student at Columbia College. Applicant must have completed 24 semester hours by the end of the session that the award is presented. Of the 24 semester hours, 18 must have been earned with Columbia College. Applicant must be involved in local community activities and provide a statement relative to their involvement. Applicant must provide a written statement of current and future goals.	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the Assistant Director and three faculty members. In the case of a tie, the campus Director votes.	To be distributed in the XX/14 session during the academic year. Credited to the account of the student(s) as needed.
Christian County, MO	Christian County Scholarship	Two $500 annually	Full time student for 2 sessions before award Enrolled full time for upcoming session Completed 60 SH Completed 12 SH with Columbia College 3.5 GPA Demonstrated financial need	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the campus Director, Academic Advisor and Financial aid Advisor.	Fall and Spring
Christian County, MO	Jack Smith Law Enforcement Scholarship	$250 annually	Junior standing Applicant must be seeking a degree in Criminal Justice 3.0 GPA Attend the local campus either in class or online	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply.	Spring
Coast Guard Island, CA	Coast Guard Island Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available	15 SH with Columbia College Applicant with highest GPA	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus Director, one staff member and two senior faculty
Crystal Lake, IL	Ignacio Arias Memorial Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available For enrollment at IL3	Registered student Demonstrated financial need Minimum 3.5 GPA with Columbia College Student must have completed at least 12 semester hours with Columbia College Good financial standing with Columbia College	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the campus Director and two faculty members	June for following academic year
Elgin, IL	Elgin (Excellence In Education) Scholarship	One $500 annually if available	Full time student 3.5 cumulative GPA Good financial standing with Columbia College A short essay on how scholarship will help	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the campus Director and a staff member.	Awarded for Summer session; Application due by April 15.
Fort Drum, NY
Fort Leonard Wood, MO	Ft. Leonard Wood / Joshua Richards Honor Scholarship	One $1000, and one $500 annually	30 SH complete with Columbia College 3.2 GPA	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the campus Director, one faculty member and the Student Senate President.	October and March sessions
	Bobby D. VanStavern, Jr. Honor Scholarship		Financial Need 30 SH with FLW campus Cumulative 3.2 GPA	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by a committee consisting of the FLW campus Director, FLW Student Senate officers, two FLW faculty and FLW Alumni Officers.	June for following academic year
	Bobby D. VanStavern, Lebanon High School Memorial Scholarship		Lebanon HS Graduate entering Columbia College as a freshman Committed to Business Degree with expressed interest in Accounting major Attend Ft. Wood or Lake Ozark Campus 400-500 word essay	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by committee proposed by the campus and approved by AHE
Fort Sill, OK	No campus-specific scholarships. See list of scholarships available to students at all nationwide campuses.
Fort Stewart, GA	Ft. Stewart Scholarship	Two $250 scholarships awarded annually	Degree seeking at Ft. Stewart Enrolled full time in session awarded Completed residency 3.0 cumulative GPA Essay on needs & goals Staff & faculty not eligible	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the Director and four faculty (one from each degree offered)	Winter and Summer
Fort Worth, TX	William Worth Scholarship	$500 every six months	Available for military students and their dependents. Submit a 250 word (or more) essay on "What Patriotism Means to Me". Have a minimum GPA of 3.0, minimum credit of 18 hours with CC (12 credits at the Ft. Worth Site) Have a current military ID or dependent card. One award per family.	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by a Scholarship Committee. Applications can be picked up at the office during the day or from the building monitor in the evenings.
Freeport, IL	Freeport Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available	Completed 12 SH with Columbia College 3.5 GPA Degree seeking Good financial standing with Columbia College Demonstrated financial need	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the campus Director, two faculty members and one member HCC Foundation board	Every March and October session
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba	No campus-specific scholarships. See list of scholarships available to students at all nationwide campuses.
Hancock Field, NY	Hancock Field Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available	3.0 cumulative GPA Completed 12 SH at Columbia College Non traditional students Enrolled at NY1 at time of award	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by alumni, students, staff (appointed by Director)
	174th TFW Grant
	New York Law Enforcement Grant	25% of Tuition	Law enforcement officers Employees in central New York area Applies to undergraduate degrees only
Hunter Army Airfield, GA	Hunter Army Airfield Scholarship	Two $250 scholarships awarded annually	Degree seeking at HAAF Enrolled full time in session awarded Completed residency 3.0 cumulative GPA Essay on needs & goals Staff & faculty not eligible	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the Director and two faculty (one from each degree offered)
Jacksonville (NAS), FL	Wallace T. (Tabe) Lovin Scholarship	Two $500 annually	Student or applicant at Jacksonville campus Academic potential & financial need	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the Director and four faculty members
Jacksonville, FL	No campus-specific scholarships. See list of scholarships available to students at all nationwide campuses.
Jefferson City, MO	Jefferson Scholarship	$500	Non traditional student Completed 60 SH Minimum 12 SH with Columbia College 3.5 cumulative GPA Enrolled at JEF at time of award Submit a 400 -500 word essay justifying selection	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by director and a faculty committee	Awarded in May for the following academic year
Jefferson City, MO	JC Alumni Scholarship	$500	At least 24 hours with Columbia College GPA of 3.2 or higher Submit 400 – 500 word essay justifying selection and demonstrate financial need	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by director and a faculty committee	Awarded in May for the following academic year
Kansas City, MO	Columbia College Kansas City Scholarship	Two $500 annually, for tuition only	Show financial need Completed 12 SH at Kansas City campus 3.0 GPA Freshman or Sophomore	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus Director, Assistant Dean from AHE, Director of Financial Aid, two faculty members.	August session annually
Lake County/Great Lakes, IL	Lake County Campus Scholarship	Tuition for one in-house course	Essay based; GPA is a consideration for students with 15 hours or more	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by Lake County Scholarship Committee	Awarded to two students in the Early Fall, Late Fall, Spring, and Summer Sessions
Lake County/Great Lakes, IL	Lake County Honors Scholarship	Tuition for two in-house courses	Minimum 24 hours with Columbia College; 3.75 cumulative GPA; Fully employed; Priority to GPA, then hours	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by Lake County Scholarship Committee	Awarded to three students in the Winter Session
Lake of the Ozarks, MO	Phil Davis Scholarship	Two $500 annually	Enrolled at Lake Ozark campus 3.0 cumulative GPA Completed 80 SH by end of award session Completed 40 SH with Columbia College Demonstrated leadership in campus or comm. Supported or assisted fellow students	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by Lake Campus staff	Awarded in May for the following academic year.
Lemoore, CA	NAS Lemoore Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available	Degree seeking Enrolled full time Have completed 15 hours of residency Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Financial need	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus director and faculty committee with a representative from each degree program	Every May to coincide with graduation
Los Alamitos, CA	C. John Keith Scholarship	One $300 annually	Current Student 36 SH with CC Cumulative 3.25 GPA Outstanding Citizenship Apply or be nominated by Faculty or Director	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Students apply or are nominated Faculty members review applicants and nominate up to 3 in rank order Director selects person who ranks highest
Marysville, WA	Harry Carter Memorial Scholarship	Two or more $150 scholarships per session for books	Academic Scholarship and Financial Need Full time student in good academic standing at Marysville campus. One scholarship reserved for Active Duty military and one for civilian (or retiree)	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus Director and a committee of recurring faculty	Every session (if funds are available)
Moberly, MO	Moberly Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available: to a new student in fall, and to a returning student in spring	12 hours with Columbia College at MACC 3.0 GPA Degree seeking with Columbia College, MACC Earned an Associates degree from MACC Active members of Phi Theta Kappa will be given priority consideration. We only offer one scholarship per year. It is offered in the Spring only (at the same time as the Westling).	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selection is by the Director, the Moberly staff, and one Moberly faculty.	New students: Fall Returning students: Spring
Orlando, FL	Orlando Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available	Orlando campus student	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by a committee of 5-7 members made up of: Director, Assistant Director, Academic Advisor, Faculty members
Patrick AFB, FL	Patrick Air Force Base Scholarship	Two $250 scholarships awarded annually	Degree seeking at PAFB Enrolled full time in session awarded Completed residency 3.0 cumulative GPA Essay on needs & goals	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by the Director and four faculty (one from each degree offered)
Redstone Arsenal, AL	Dr. William H. Resha Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available	Enrolled at Redstone Arsenal 15 hours residency with Columbia College Cumulative 3.0 GPA.	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus Director and two senior faculty
Rolla, MO	Rolla Faculty Memorial Scholarship	Endowed - $500 in XX/11 & 13	Rolla campus student Seeking degree with Columbia College 3.2 GPA Completed 24 SH with Columbia College 500-700 word essay on acad achv & comm. sv	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by five faculty members who are chosen by Director.	August and January sessions
Rolla, MO	Frieda Hawks Academic Excellence Scholarship	<=$10K – $250 annually >$10K – $500 annually Endowed – 2 annually, amount determined by funds available	Degree seeking at Rolla Enrolled full-time for the session in which received Completed 12 residency hours Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by two non-student officers of Alumni association, two Rolla faculty members and the campus Director (votes only to break tie).
Salt Lake, UT	Salt Lake Scholarship	Cost of one class plus books Presented before XX/13 May be divided - minimum $100	Fully employed UT1 student Completed 15 SH with Columbia College No more than 60 SH with Columbia College 3.0 cumulative GPA Proof of employment Selected by GPA & most hours attended	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus Director and staff	New students: Fall Returning students: Spring
San Luis Obispo (Cuesta), CA	San Luis Obispo Scholarship	Two $500 annually if available	Degree seeking Enrolled full time Have completed 15 hours of residency Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Financial need	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus director and faculty committee with a representative from each degree program	Every May to coincide with graduation
St. Louis, MO	Dr. Charles W. Kullmann Scholarship	Two $500 annually	Volunteerism through public/community service 250 word essay on volunteerism 3.0 GPA Documentation of volunteer work	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected Director, Dr. Kullmann, one faculty member, one MO9 full time employee (Assistant Director or Academic Advisor)	January and July
Whidbey Island, WA	Whidbey Island Scholarship	One $500 scholarship offered annually	Awarded on merit to include: Academic Scholarship GPA 3.0 or better Degree seeking at WA6 Completed a minimum of 12 Columbia College credits; must be registered as a WA6 student.	Please contact your local campus for information regarding how to apply. Selected by campus staff	Awarded for August session or full time session in the AY

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