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Columbia Rise Award

for incoming graduate students

The Columbia Rise Award is designed to assist in defraying tuition costs for students who have already graduated, or will be graduating, with a bachelor’s degree from ÌÀ²»ÈÈÊÓƵ, and who intend to pursue a master’s degree in one of Columbia’s graduate programs.

• How to be Considered
  No separate application is required for the Columbia Rise Award.
  

  • All incoming students who have or will obtain a bachelor's degree from Columbia and whose first semester enrolled at the college as a graduate student will be Fall 2026 will be considered.
• Columbia Rise Award Terms
  • The Columbia Rise Award is renewable based on the duration of completion of the recipient's specific program, which is outlined in their letter of acceptance.
  • To maintain the award, the recipient must:
    • Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours as determined by their academic department;
    • Meet all eligibility requirements for their specific master's degree program;
    • Continue to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements as determined by their academic department;
    • Not interrupt enrollment in their program.
  • The award is only applicable to required graduate level courses that count toward the completion of the recipient's degree.
  • The award does not cover fees or expenses.
  • If the recipient's full tuition amount is covered by another source, this award cannot be applied.
  • The rules and regulations governing other sources of financial aid (federal, state, institutional and other grants, gifts, or loans) will apply.

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