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Apply for a Scholarship to Columbia Southern University

Published Date: 08.23.2011

Columbia Southern University (CSU), one of the nation’s first completely online universities, has scholarship opportunities available for members of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). 

Any NVFC member who has obtained a high school diploma or GED is eligible to apply to win one of two scholarships from CSU. Each two-year scholarships cover tuition for up to two years towards one of CSU’s associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral online degree programs. All applications must be received by September 30. Learn more and apply now at www.columbiasouthern.edu/Financial/Scholarships/National-Volunteer-Fire-Council.

CSU also offers the Hero Behind the Hero scholarship. It honors the sacrifices made by the family members of America’s military and public safety personnel. Only spouses and children of military personnel, firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and dispatchers are eligible to apply. The Hero Behind the Hero scholarship covers tuition for up to two years towards one of CSU’s associate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral online degrees. Go to http://www.columbiasouthern.edu/Financial/Scholarships/Hero-Behind-the-Hero to learn more.

Through CSU and the NVFC’s partnership, NVFC members and their spouses and children are eligible to receive a 10% discount and waived application fee to CSU. To take advantage of this benefit, please visit http://www.columbiasouthern.edu/nvfc.

CSU offers online degree programs that are designed for busy individuals. Fields of study include fire science, business administration, criminal justice administration, human resource management, and more. CSU also features:

• Affordable tuition
• Maximum transfer credit
• Complimentary tutoring services
• No group projects
• And more!

Learn more about CSU at www.columbiasouthern.edu. If you have any questions about the scholarships or the educational opportunities at CSU, please contact Erika Viquelia at erika.viquelia@columbiasouthern.edu or 800-977-8449 ext. 1217.

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