The Columbia College Alumni Association is proud to mark the 13th year of its CCAA Scholars Program, which annually recognizes students who show notable affinity to Columbia College.
The Alumni Relations Office is currently accepting applications for 2026-27 CCAA Scholars.
Eligible full-time students will be considered for $1,000 scholarships, and eligible part-time students will be considered for $500 scholarships. Scholarships may be applied to tuition, books or room fees in the 2026-27 academic year, and recipients will be notified of the selection committee’s decision during the Fall 2026 semester.
Recipients are chosen by a committee formed by members of the CCAA Advisory Council.
Active undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking Columbia College students are eligible for the program if they meet the following criteria:
- Fully completed online application form, including a personal statement written by the student describing what their time at Columbia College has meant to them and how it has benefited them
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 (at time of submission)
- Completed at least 24 credit hours at any Columbia College location or through the Online Program (at time of submission)
- Recipient must be in good standing with the college
- Recipient must enroll for the August 2026 session
- Applications must be completed online by the student applicant no later than 8 a.m. CST on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Click here to learn about the 2025-26 scholarship winners!
