The Columbia College Alumni Association, founded in 1964, recently initiated a scholarship program for Columbia College students. In 2013, the CCAA Scholars Program was created by the board of directors to support students who exhibit great passion for Columbia College and are committed to bettering themselves through education. The CCAA set a goal to raise $150,000 to fund the scholarship and reached that goal in less than one year.
Due to the generosity of several donors from around the country, the association is now able to award four scholarships to students who attend classes on the main campus, online or at any nationwide campus.
After receiving more than 200 applications for the scholarship program, the following students were recently honored with $1,000 awards as part of Christian College Reunion Weekend:
Monty Dodge – Moberly, Missouri – Columbia College-Moberly
Anna Ralls – Grandview, Missouri – Columbia College main campus
Vendale Walker – Santa Clara, California – Columbia College Online Program
Crystal Woolfolk – Kaiser, Missouri – Columbia College-Lake of the Ozarks
The applicants were judged on the following criteria:
- A fully completed online application form
- A personal statement written by the student describing what his or her time at Columbia College has meant to him or her and how they feel CC has benefitted him or her
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Completed at least 24 credit hours with Columbia College
The award is for the 2015-2016 academic year and can be used for tuition, books and living expenses. For more information go to www.columbiacollegealumni.org/ccaascholars.
Columbia College has been an exciting experience for me. The professors have always been polite and professional. At the same time, the professors expect for you to meet the task,conduction(s), and standards that has been set for the class. I have not had a professor yet at Columbia College, that does not promote class discussions and is not willing to help you to get a full understanding of the topic that we are covering that day. The faculty and staff have always been very professional, polite, and always willing to go the extra mile to assist me with whatever information or help that is needed to further my education. I would recommend anyone who is trying to pursue a higher education to do so at Columbia College.
Mr. Vonrichard
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