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2010/2011 Continuing Student Awards

  • February 8, 2010: Applications OPEN for Continuing Student Scholarships & Bursaries
  • February 22, 2010: Application CLOSE for Continuing Student Scholarships & Bursaries
  • March 15, 2010: Recipients will be notified of their award
  • March 24, 2010: Awards Banquet - All recipients are expected to attend to receive their award

Please apply for all Scholarship & Bursaries by filling out an application form for the award below. (Applications are CLOSED)

 

Available Awards


Student Association Scholarship (Nomination Form) 

2 @ $750

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. 

PLEASE NOTE: This award is by nomination by a fellow students and/or faculty or staff. Students do not complete an application form for this award.


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 who demonstrates a strong commitment to the church and its mission.

 
Grace Rempel Memorial Scholarship

 1 @ $900

Awarded to 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 an ICS major

 

Byron Richert Memorial Scholarship

1 @ $700

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.

 

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 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 @ $800

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. 

 

BC Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Scholarship

2 @ $855

Awarded to BA or Diploma students from MB 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

 

Philippians 4:19 Scholarship

2 @ $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 Development 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 Scholarship

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.

 

Certificate and Diploma Transfer Award

9 @ $1000

Awarded to students currently in a certificate or diploma program and are planning on returning to CBC in a BA program (or ECE Diploma)

 

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.

 

Debbie M. Klassen Memorial Music Scholarship (NEW)

1 @ $1000

Returning student; minimum GPA of 2.5; Worship Arts program or involved in worship ministry
 

Dr. Nick and Betty Willems Scholarship (NEW)

1 @ $1000

3rd or 4th year student in BA program who has a passion for ministry and intends to devote their life to fulltime service to the church either in local or a global setting. 

 

 

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.

 

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 @ $1000
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.

 

Senior Resident Student Leadership Scholarships

$450-$700

Awarded to 3rd & 4th year resident students involved in leadership on campus. 

PLEASE NOTE: See Student Development for Application

 
Shealtiel Outdoor Leadership Scholarship

1 @ $1000 

Awarded to the OL student with the highest field proficiency mark on the spring guiding exam. 

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

PLEASE NOTE: No Application is needed for this award. Award recipient is chosen by faculty and staff based on best qualifying student.


 

 

 

How to Apply

 

Applications will be available by clicking on the name of the award you wish to apply for. All applications must be completed online, computers are available in the counselling area for students who need online access. Each award requires a separate application form including all information required to demonstrates how the criteria for the award is met.  

 

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 24, 2009 to receive your scholarship or bursary.

 

Application deadline is February 22, 2010.  AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MARCH 15, 2010.

 

 

For more information, please contact the financial aid office

 

 

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