The Columbia Institute is committed to lifelong learning that benefits all segments of society. At Columbia, we recognize that the skyrocketing cost of education makes it difficult for working people and mature students to return to the classroom for retraining and skills upgrading. We are able to do this through the following scholarship opportunities:
Lifelong Learning Scholarships – One of the few scholarship programs designed to support the financial needs of adult learners interested in re-training and skills development. The Columbia Institute annually offers 14 scholarships valued at $1000 each, renewable for up to 4 years.
McGann Bursary – This exciting new bursary, worth up to $1,000 is designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people.
Telecommunications Workers’ Union Scholarship – The TWU offers four scholarships valued at $1000 each and three scholarships valued at $750 each to children of TWU members graduating from high school.
United Steelworkers’ Union Scholarship – The United Steelworkers offers 12 scholarships valued at $1000 to members of USW in good standing for two years or more.
Allan Thomas Fellowship – The Carold Institute offers this fellowship, valued at up to $60,000, and awarded each year to a leader in the NGO/non-profit sector who would not normally have access to a sabbatical leave.
Submission Information
Applications may be submitted
By MAIL: Columbia Institute
Suite 1200, 1166 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
By FAX: (604) 408-2525
By EMAIL: The PDF forms are fillable. Scan and email it to us at info(at)columbiainstitute.ca.
ONLINE: PDF forms can be submitted online. Make sure to print your own copy of the completed form before
clicking the "SUBMIT" button.
Questions & Additional Information
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Lisa Stewart, Awards Administrator.
