The collective support of the Columbia College community through these scholarships has made a difference in the lives of 98 students since the first scholarship was established in 2007. The contributions raised for each scholarship throughout the fiscal year are awarded to one or more students in the following academic year. Donors can give at any level and will receive a profile on the student who benefited from their support.

Students must be enrolled in Columbia College and a recipient of a Columbia Grant to be eligible for a College Fund Scholarship. These scholarships are open to all identity(ies) and sex(es). Demographic information will not be considered when determining eligibility.

Black Alumni Council Scholarship

The Black Alumni Council Scholarship was established in 2007 through a partnership with the Columbia College Fund and the Black Alumni Council (BAC) of Columbia University. The scholarship is awarded to a Columbia College student with financial need who has demonstrated leadership in and support for the Black community. So far, the scholarship has supported 51 students.

Make a gift to the Black Alumni Council Scholarship

LAACU Scholarship

The LAACU Scholarship was established in 2009 through a partnership with the Columbia College Fund and the Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University (LAACU). The scholarship is awarded to a Columbia College student with financial need who has demonstrated leadership in and support for the Latinx community. So far, the scholarship has supported 20 students.

Make a gift to the LAACU Scholarship

Columbia College Pride Scholarship

The Columbia College Pride Scholarship was established in 2020 through a partnership with the Columbia College Fund and Columbia Pride. The scholarship is awarded to a Columbia College student with financial need who has demonstrated leadership in and support for the LGBTQ+ community. So far, the scholarship has supported three students.

Make a gift to the Columbia College Pride Scholarship

Columbia College Women Scholarship

The Columbia College Women Scholarship was established in 2009 through a partnership with the Columbia College Fund and Columbia College Women (CCW). The scholarship is awarded to a Columbia College student with financial need who is interested in women's studies or women's rights. So far, the scholarship has supported 17 students.

Make a gift to the Columbia College Women Scholarship

Young Alumni Scholarship

The Young Alumni Scholarship was established in 2016 by the Columbia College Fund. The scholarship is awarded to a Columbia College student with financial need. So far, the scholarship has supported seven students.

Make a gift to the Young Alumni Scholarship