Sept 08 Continuing Student Scholarship applications now CLOSED.
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.
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 @ $400
Awarded to a deserving BA or Diploma student exhibiting a keen interest in pursuing pastoral ministry.
Erin Konrad Memorial Scholarship 2 @ $400
Awarded to 2 deserving students 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 students or to children of overseas missionary parents.
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 music ensemble tour group.
John Esau Memorial Scholarship in Biblical Studies 1 @ $1500
Awarded to a student entering the third or fourth year of a Biblical Studies major who has demonstrated both academic giftedness (3.5 GPA) and admirable Christian character, has interest in pursuing either a full-time teaching role in biblical studies or a pastoral ministry with biblical teaching emphasis.
Marilyn Cadwell Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $5500
Awarded to a returning student who is a single parent or from a single parent home, studying to enter the 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 @ $600
Awarded to a BA or Diploma student who demonstrates a keen interest in Biblical Studies.
Blackwood Music Scholarship 1 @ $400
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.
Church Ministry Scholarship 3 @ $500
Awarded to 3 MB BA or Diploma students from 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.
Prayer Ministry Scholarship 1 @ $1000
Awarded to a student who is passionate about praying for and with others and is moving toward a future involvement in healing and/or listening praying ministry as an ongoing ministry.
Early Childhood Education Conference Scholarship 1 @ $750
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 @ $400
Awarded to a student who has a growing interest in missions
Evangelism Scholarship 1 @ $300
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.
J & L 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 outstanding students demonstrating maturity, strong Christian character, leadership qualities, and a commitment to Christian ministry.
Jurgen Schonwetter Leadership Scholarship 1 @ $500
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 @ $300
The scholarship shall be awarded to the 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.
Most Improved Student 1 @ $500
Based on GPA and all around development, awarded to the student showing significant improvement. Student will be entering year 3 of their program in fall.
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.
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 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.
The Promontory Community Church Leadership Development Scholarship 1 @ $2000
Awarded to a returning student who desires to impact the Kingdom of God through a growing sense of personal leadership. The recipient will exhibit personal and academic growth, and will be making a significant contribution to the life of the local church or greater community. The recipient will demonstrate an understanding and commitment towards using the leadership gifts that God has given him/her in order to bring wholeness to the lives of others. Pref. to Promontory adherents.
Bursaries
Sept 08 Continuing Student Bursary applications now CLOSED.
Continuing Student Bursaries - $500 - $800
Awarded to continuing students based on financial need.
Camp Ministry Bursary 1 @ $250
Awarded to a student with financial need planning on spending the summer ministering at a camp.
Woodlawn Christian Support 1 @ $500
Awarded to a student whose immediate family is unable to provide financial support.
How to apply:
Applications can be picked up at the main office. You must fill out the application form and include a supplement on how you meet the criteria for the award you are applying for. You may also apply online. For scholarships, click here. For bursaries, click here. (Applications for Sept 08 are now CLOSED)
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.
- Submit a separate sheet outlining your qualifications for each scholarship that you have applied for.
- Be prepared to attend the Scholarship Dessert Evening on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 to receive your scholarship.
Application deadline is Feb 22, 2008.
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