financial awards for continuing students

*All awards availability and amounts subject to change without notice*

September 2009 Continuing Student Scholarship applications will open on February 5, 2009 and close February 20, 2009. Apply Today!!!

Mitsuru Shimbara Endeavor Award 1 @ $750
Awarded to a continuing student who has demonstrated growth in faith and significant effort in his/her program of studies.

Columbia Senior Student Scholarship 1 @ $1200
Awarded to a continuing student entering year 4 of their Bachelor of Arts Degree. This student will demonstrate a strong commitment to the church and its mission.

Grace Rempel Memorial Scholarship 2 @ $1500
Awarded to two students entering the final year of their Bachelor of Arts Degrees. These students will have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to vocational pastoral ministry.

Brad Thiessen Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $600
Awarded to an international student (with preference to African student) or a Missions major).

Byron Richert Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $800
Awarded to a deserving BA or Diploma student exhibiting a keen interest in pursuing pastoral ministry.

Erin Konrad Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $800
Awarded to a deserving student from northern British Columbia who have served in summer ministry or music ministry at the college.

Peter Friesen Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $800
Awarded to a deserving international student or to a student who's parents are overseas missionaries .

Hildi Sawatzky Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $750
Awarded to a student with financial need in their second or third year of the Intercultural Studies program.

Inez Lutz Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a BA or Diploma student active in a Columbia music ensemble tour group.

John Esau Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $1500
This scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the third or fourth year of a Biblical Studies major who has demonstrated academic giftedness (min. 3.5 cumulative GPA), admirable Christian character, and an interest in pursuing either a full-time teaching role in biblical studies or a pastoral ministry role with a significant biblical teaching emphasis. First priority for this scholarship will go to those in the Teaching Emphasis of the Biblical Studies major but those in the Church Ministry Emphasis will also be considered.

Anne Esau Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $1500

This scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the third or fourth year of a Biblical Studies major (Community Development Emphasis) who has demonstrated academic giftedness (min. 3.25 cumulative GPA), admirable Christian character, and an interest in pursuing a full-time role with an organization involved in community development, locally or internationally.

Marilyn Cadwell Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $5500
Awarded to a returning student who is a single parent or from a single parent home. Preference is given to a student who is studying toward a vocation in ministry.

Shayn Rempel Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $400
Awarded to a deserving student from Saskatchewan who has exhibited leadership in student government or athletics.

GAMA-Biblical Studies Scholarship 1 @ $700
Awarded to a BA or Diploma student who demonstrates a keen interest in Biblical Studies.

Blackwood Music Scholarship 1 @ $500
Awarded to a deserving student displaying strong motivation and potential towards excellence in music.

Christian Leadership Award 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a student who demonstrates a keen interest and ability in teaching and/ or choral leadership.

BC Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Scholarship 3 @ $500
Awarded to 3 BA or Diploma students from Mennonite Churches in BC who have demonstrated a commitment to the church and its mission and have served the MB church during their Service Practicum. One award for each of: Biblical Studies, Worship Arts and Youth Work majors.

Early Childhood Education Conference Scholarship 1 @ $500
Awarded to a returning ECE student with a minimum GPA 2.8, demonstrating leadership ability and experience working in ECE, camp, church or community setting.

Missions Studies Scholarship 1 @ $500
Awarded to a student who has a growing interest in missions

Evangelism Scholarship 1 @ $400
Awarded to a BA or Diploma student who has a keen and growing commitment to evangelism.

Philippians 4:19 Scholarship 3 @ $1000
Awarded to a 3rd or 4th yr. BA student with a focus on full-time ministry. Recipients will exhibit academic excellence, admirable Christian character, significant positive contribution to college community and demonstrate commitment to the church and its mission.

Jack & Lena Block Christian Ministry Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a 3rd or 4th yr BA student who has a mind for ministry in either the local church or a para-church organization.

Jacob & Helena Janzen Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a student having completed either his/her 1st or 2nd yr of study and intending to pursue further ministry.

40’s & 50’s Alumni Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to an outstanding student demonstrating maturity, strong Christian character, leadership qualities, and a commitment to Christian ministry.

Jurgen Schonwetter Leadership Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a 3rd or 4th year student who demonstrates leadership ability and has volunteered in a leadership role during their years at Columbia. Student’s objective is to fill a leadership role in a church or para-church organization.

George and Karen Schmidt Leadership Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a graduating BA student with a significant record of leadership in Student Life and/or Student Government.

Dr. Walter Unger Leadership Award 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a continuing third or fourth year student who has been growing as a leader and continues to demonstrate leadership skills at Columbia. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Kim Manchip Memorial 1 @ $1000
The scholarship shall be awarded to a student in the Outdoor Leadership Program with G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; aquatic or alpine interest; strong love of sports; strong belief in God and demonstrates this in everyday life, illustrating a love of people; strong sense of stewardship toward the earth; living an action centered life in relation to God rather than a word centered one; willing to step beyond his/her fears and his/her comfort zone.

Bakerview Church Scholarships 1 @ $1,500 (3rd,4th yr) and 1 @ $1,000 (2nd, 3rd yr)
Awarded to continuing full time students entering year 2,3, or 4 of a degree program with a focus on full time ministry. Recipients will exhibit spiritual and academic growth, and will be making a significant contribution to the life of their home church or greater community. The recipients will demonstrate a commitment of the mission of the church and an intention to serve in a ministry capacity within it.

Senior Resident Student Leadership Scholarships $450-$700
Awarded to 3rd & 4th year resident students involved in leadership on campus. A separate application form is available

Shealtiel Outdoor Leadership Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to the OL student with the highest field proficiency mark on the spring guiding exam. No application is accepted, this award will be assigned by the OL department. Student must write a 500 word summary or their ministry goals after completing OL training.

Most Improved Student Scholarship 1 @ $500
Based on GPA and all around development, this scholarship will be awarded to a student showing significant improvement. Student needs to be entering year 3 of their program.

Student Association Scholarship 1 @ $1000
This scholarship will be awarded to a 2nd year student with the minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference shall be given to a student who has the intention to pursue a BA and is actively involved in campus life whose involvement is worthy of recognition. Student must be nominated by other students and/or faculty or staff (short summary submitted in sealed envelope with students application).

First Year Transfer Award 4 @ $750
Awarded to students in a one-year program currently and are planning on returning to CBC in a BA program.

Henry & Esther Born (Memorial) Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a BA student in their third or fourth year majoring in theology (ministry focus degree) with a future goal of full time church ministry.

Wayne & Gwen Reese Ministry Scholarship 1 @ $500
Awarded to a student entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a BA program intending to pursue full-time career ministry. Maintain a min. GPA of 2.5. Preference given to a married student who demonstrates financial need.

Pick up your application today at one of the following locations on Columbia's campus: College Reception or Financial Aid Display in the foyer of the Columbia Resource Centre, Student Development Reception or the Admissions/Financial Aid Office on the second floor of the Columbia Student Centre.

Bursaries

September 2009 Continuing Student Scholarship applications will open in February 5, 2009 and Close February 20, 2009.

Continuing Student Bursaries - $500 - $800
Awarded to continuing students based on financial need.

Erna Kornelson Doerksen Memorial Bursary 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a continuing student who has demonstrated growth in faith and significant effort in his/her program of studies and financial need.

Camp Ministry Bursary 1 @ $250
Awarded to a student with financial need planning on spending the summer ministering at a camp.

John Schmidt Memorial Bursary 1 @ $800
Awarded to a returning 3rd year student intending to pursue full-time vocational Christian ministry. They must demonstrate financial need and be showing strong effort in their studies.

Woodlawn Christian Support Bursary 1 @ $500
Awarded to a student whose immediate family is unable to provide financial support.

How to apply:

You can apply for all continuing student scholarships/bursaries by paper copy only. Pick up your application today at one of the following locations on Columbia's campus: College Reception or Financial Aid Display in the foyer of the Columbia Resource Centre, Student Development Reception or the Admissions/Financial Aid Office on the second floor of the Columbia Student Centre.

You must fill out a separate application form for each award you are applying for and include all information required to demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the award you are applying for.

You must also:
- Be returning to Columbia as a full-time student for the next year (min. 12 credits per semester)
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 for bursaries & 2.5 for scholarships (higher for some awards).
- Meet the specific criteria of the scholarship applied for.
- Be prepared to attend the Scholarship Dessert Evening on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 to receive your scholarship or bursary.

Application deadline is Feb 20, 2009. AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MARCH 6, 2009.

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Check out the New Church Matching Bursary which can be applied for at anytime by new or returning students for either the whole school year or for individual semesters. For more info contact the Financial Aid Office at financial.aid@columbiabc.edu or click the link below to apply (Scholarship/Bursary Application does not apply to this award).

Church Matching Bursary- Student Form- Up to a Max of $500 per semester or $1000 per year from CBC

Church Matching Bursary- Church Form- Up to a Max of $500 per semester or $1000 per year matched from your Church

Eligibility:
- The Church Matching Bursaries are awarded to students who are enrolled in full-time classes and have a minimum semester GPA of 2.0.
- Forms must be submitted by the student and the church in order to be considered for the award.

Details:
- Students will receive this award on a first come basis until all funds have been awarded. It is a renewable award by application each year.

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