Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2013 01:53 AM
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Columbia College to Host Annual Scholarship & Awards Celebration
Columbia, CA... TOTAL OF $77,850 AWARDED TO 80 STUDENTS
The Columbia College Foundation and Scholarship Offices will host the annual Columbia College Scholarship and Awards Celebration this Friday, April 26, beginning at 4:30p.m. to recognize scholarship donors and honor student recipients. The public is encouraged to attend the event, which will be held in the Dogwood Forum...
In the 2012-2013 academic year, 80 students received scholarships to assist with their educational expenses, totaling $77,850. Many of these scholarships were contributed by community organizations and individuals, while several are offered annually through the Foundation’s endowed funds.
Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships upon their enrollment at Columbia in the fall. Criteria vary depending on donors’ preferences; examples include area of study/college major, minimum Grade Point Average, or demonstrated financial need.
“It is important that our donors understand how much we value their support,” noted Dr. Leslie Buckalew, Acting College President. “The Scholarship Celebration is a way for us to thank them, as well as to recognize some of our outstanding students.” Keturah Wilk, Columbia College Foundation Vice President added, “This event is among my favorites at the college. It is inspiring to see both the generosity of our community and the hard work of the students coming together.”
The Columbia College Foundation is a Sonora based non-profit organization that supports student success through scholarships, student activities, instructional programs, and other campus-based projects. Since 1972, the Columbia College Foundation has enriched the campus environment by providing community resources that ultimately expand educational opportunities for Columbia’s students. Donations to the Columbia College Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Questions about the Foundation should be directed to Beccie Michael, Director of Development, at (209) 588-5055 or michaelb@yosemite.edu.
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