The following local scholarships are available. Please check back, as more will be posted as we receive them. Miss Neff & Mrs. Hechko will complete any counselor requested information AFTER scholarships are submitted.
Columbia PTO
The Columbia Parent Teacher Organization supports the students and staff of the Columbia Local School District. They are offering four $500 scholarships. Students must have attended Columbia Local Schools for the last three semesters, and be a graduating senior. The application can be found here. Application is due March 11, 2024.
Columbia Eagles
The Columbia Station Fraternal Order of Eagles 4003 is a non-profit, community organization, dedicated to serve the needs of the Columbia Station community. They are offering two $1000 scholarships from the Aerie and two $1000 scholarships from the Ladies' Auxiliary, open to any Columbia High School graduating senior. This is a two-part application process. You will need to download this word-fillable application (you can type right on the form), complete it, save it, and then upload it here. If you have questions, please see Miss Neff, and she will help you. Application is due March 11, 2024.
Columbia Firemen's Association
The Columbia Firemen's Association is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior pursuing a career in public service or the medical field. The application can be found here. Application is due March 18, 2024.
Columbia Athletic Boosters
The Columbia Athletic Boosters will be awarding two $1000 scholarships this year, one to a female and one to a male. You are eligible if you: are a high school senior who has participated in at least one high school sport for a minimum of two seasons; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; have been accepted to an institution of higher learning; and are the child of a member of CAB, dues paid by March 1st of this school year. The application can be found
here. Application is due March 18, 2024.
The Columbia Community Foundation
The Columbia Community Foundation consists of a Board of Directors representing a cross-section of the Columbia Community. Their mission is to serve the citizens of Columbia Station, Ohio, and neighboring communities through the implementation of their charitable aspirations by awarding educational scholarships and community grants. The CCF is offering several scholarships, and their application can be found here. Application is due by March 25, 2024.
Columbia Local Education Association
The Columbia Local Education Association represents all licensed school staff - teachers, counselors, and speech pathologists. They are offering two $1000 scholarships: one to a student who has attended Copopa Elementary, Columbia Middle School, and Columbia High School; and one to a student majoring in education or participating in a teacher education program. ***Students must be attending a four-year college or university. The application can be found here. Application is due by April 10, 2024.
Columbia VFW
The Columbia Station VFW and the Ladies' Auxiliary are offering one $1500, one $1000, and one $500 scholarships. Information is available here. Please upload your essay here. Application is due April 3, 2023.