Columbia Southern University Scholarships
Columbia Southern University (CSU) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up to offer two scholarships to members of the NVFC to attend CSU. Scholarships include tuition and textbooks. The scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process.
Application and Deadline
The application period for the 2009 scholarships is now closed. Click here to learn about the winners of the 2009 scholarships.
Stay tuned for information regarding future scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Requirements & Guidelines
Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be a Personal Member of the National Volunteer Fire Council. If you are not a member, join at www.nvfc.org.
Guidelines:
- CSU will award one (1) Two-Year Associate’s Degree Scholarship and one (1) Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship. Applicants must be members of the NVFC. Recipients will be selected by a scholarship review committee based on a competitive application process.
- The award will be for two (2) academic years and will be applied directly to the student’s tuition.
- All applications, scholarship essays, and recommendations must be submitted to the NVFC by 5 pm EDT on June 15, 2009. Completed application packets can be submitted through the online form, or by mail, email, or fax.
- The individuals who are selected will need to submit a photo for use in CSU and NVFC materials regarding the scholarship, including in newsletters and web sites. Applicants must agree that their photo and profile information may be used in CSU and NVFC materials if they are selected to receive a scholarship.
- The individuals who are selected must maintain a 3.5 overall GPA, remain in good standing, and remain enrolled in a CSU degree program to maintain eligibility for the scholarship. Once an individual has completed two academic years, the scholarship ceases. All remaining funds of the scholarship not used by the student will revert to CSU.
- Recipients of the award may reapply for the scholarship. No student may receive the scholarship more than twice.
Contact
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Kimberly Ettinger, NVFC Director of Communications, at kettinger@nvfc.org or 888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832). Questions regarding the scholarship or CSU’s classes or degree programs should be directed to Nickie Cooper, CSU Communications Manager, at nickie.cooper@columbiasouthern.edu.
About Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University is a premier online university for distance learning, offering a wide range of accredited degree programs, open enrollment, and a flexible schedule designed to accommodate your busy life. Students can choose from online associate, bachelor, master, doctoral, or certificate programs in a variety of fields including fire science, business administration, criminal justice administration, human resource management, and more. The self-paced programs make earning a degree possible for those with even the most demanding schedules. Learn more at www.columbiasouthern.edu.
As a NVFC partner, Columbia Southern University also offers NVFC members a 10 percent tuition discount and application fee waiver. Spouses and children are also eligible for these special benefits. Learn more by visiting www.columbiasouthern.edu/alliances.
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