How to Apply
Visit Internal Scholarships and click on APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS to access the Perseverance Pays Off Scholarship. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
Please follow all directions carefully. Students must submit the following materials to make a complete Perseverance Pays Off Scholarship. There is one part to the application:
Part 1: ESSAY
In a one- to two-page essay, describe how you will use your passion and skills to support and work with historically underserved and/or underprivileged populations.
Your essay must be double-spaced and must include your name and MyColumbia ID number in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Please upload your response in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
Access online applications through Internal Scholarships.
Part 2: FAFSA SUBMISSION SUMMARY
A current FAFSA Submission Summary must be on file. To receive a FAFSA Submission Summary, students must complete a 2025-26 financial aid application (FAFSA) by February 1, 2025.
Access online applications through Internal Scholarships.