Elizabeth L. Ferguson Trust Scholarship

for continuing undergraduate students

The Elizabeth L. Ferguson Trust Scholarship was established to assist outstanding, full-time students who have graduated from a Chicago Public School in defraying tuition costs.

Extended Deadline to Apply: March 01, 2024

Application will be available November 1, 2023. 

The Elizabeth L. Ferguson Trust Scholarship is open to:

  • Full-time undergraduate students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours at Columbia by the end of the Fall 2023 semester
  • Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Students who are graduates of a Chicago Public School
  • Students who demonstrate financial need through a completed 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted by March 1, 2024 for Elizabeth L. Ferguson Trust Scholarship consideration. 
Scholarship based on:
  • Academic merit
  • Financial need
Scholarship amount:
  • Previous amount was up to $3,300 (half awarded in Fall and half awarded in Spring)

    • Endowed scholarship award amounts are subject to change.
Notification of the scholarship:
  • All applicants will be notified by email in April/May 2024.

Questions?

Contact: scholarships@colum.edu

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