Scholarships

Making a Difference

Since 2009, we have awarded more than half a million dollars in scholarships to students at CIC. With your support, we can make a positive impact in the lives of bright, young minds – our leaders of tomorrow.

Testimonials

We are humbled by the students who are achieving greatness thanks to the encouragement they receive from our scholarships.
This is where dreams begin for our youth.
Here are some of their stories:

I am very grateful to Columbia International College for awarding me this scholarship. This money helped my family greatly as it assisted us in paying a huge part of my school fees. This scholarship will go a long way in the pursuit of my medical dream. My aspiration is to become a successive black female doctor. I aspire to inspire other black women that we are enough. That we are capable of greatest, and nothing is impossible as delay is by no means denial. I am very grateful to CIC for supporting me in this cause.
Akudo Chinagorom Jessica Eze-Onuorah
Recipient of: McMaster University & CISEF Community Leader Scholarship
I am thankful for this amazing award that you have given me. I will never forget the support and help I have received in Columbia International College and will forever be grateful for it. I have completed over 200 hours of community service and volunteering. One of my biggest accomplishments was to complete the First Aid training course. I will embrace any leadership opportunities that come my way and become a better person and a better leader.
Kartikeya Babhuta
Recipient of: McMaster University & CISEF Community Leader Scholarship
I was awarded this scholarship for my dedication to personal growth, accountability and respectful of the school’s diversity. This scholarship will be a reminder to always work hard and will go towards my future education to pursue my favourite subjects in Sports and Business.
Faraz Ahmad
Recipient of the Integrity & Leadership Scholarship
My time at CIC pushed me out of my comfort zone to be more active in volunteering and broadened my horizons to world issues. This inspired me to study engineering to develop solutions to the problems around the world. Receiving the scholarship encourages me to continue to work hard to achieve my goal to become an environmental engineer.
Mengyan Zhu
Recipient of Principal’s Scholarship: University Pathway
This scholarship has meant a lot to me in terms of making me believe in myself. I plan to pursue a career in Psychology as I am very passionate about the subject. I want to raise awareness about mental health worldwide and do my best to help as many people as I can. I now feel ready to take on any challenges that come my way.
Aline Uchôa Boghossian
Recipient of Clement Chan Founders’ Merit Scholarship and Excellence of Character Award
I participated tons of school activities and volunteered outside of school. I volunteered as a peer tutor and also some other community events. I have done over 410 volunteer hours and counting. I used my scholarship [to attend] the Model United Nations trip in New York Change The World Conference. This helped me to discover my potential, which has shaped me as a well-rounded person.
Baoli Xuan
Recipient of External Community Service Award
Receiving the scholarship confirm my efforts and motivate me to work harder in the future. It showed me that hard work would definitely pay off and I could achieve anything once I have set my mind on it. It can be difficult being in a foreign country without your family and studying in a completely new environment, but if you are persistent and hard-working, you will be able to overcome those difficulties.
Cao Tran Thu Uyen (Evie)
Recipient of Harold Mills Scholarship
This scholarship meant a lot to me emotionally. This was recognition for all my hard work and effort, but most importantly to becoming a better human being. This is a motor for me to keep going in the same direction and keep being the best version of me.
Ximena García de León Treviño
Recipient of TEC Scholarship
“The Principal’s Scholarship offered huge pride to me and is worth unlimited value for my future. It gave me a feeling that my hard work has paid off.”
Liu Ziqian
Recipient of Principal’s Scholarship and Sodexo Scholarship

Nurturing Ambition

For 2019, the foundation is projected to give out more than $940,000 in scholarships and community donations including:

Principal’s Scholarship: University Pathway

Awarded annually to the top graduate entering a Canadian university.

Principal’s Scholarship: College Pathway

Awarded annually to the top graduate entering a Canadian community college.

Integrity in Leadership Scholarship

Awarded annually to a graduating student who has demonstrated integrity in their leadership roles in the school by being dedicated to personal growth, accountable and respectful of the school’s diversity in both words and actions.

Kevin Matthews Perseverance Scholarship

Created in memory of Kevin Matthews, longtime Maintenance Manager of CIC from 1995-2010. Awarded to a top 4U graduate who has demonstrated leadership and service to the school community, overcame personal hardships or challenges and has shown excellence and achievement.

English Excellence Scholarship

Awarded annually to the most improved student in a senior English course. Generously sponsored by Scarfone Hawkins LLP.

Residence Life Scholarship

Awarded annually to a student who has positively contributed to residence life. Generously sponsored by Compass Group Canada.

Jim Lawlis Memorial Scholarship

Created in honour of Mr. Jim Lawlis, beloved Music teacher at CIC from 2003 to 2021. Awarded annually to a top graduate who has demonstrated excellence in the arts, music and character, and who is continuing their study in music at a higher education.

Sciences Excellence Scholarship

Awarded annually to the top 4U graduate in the Science streams.

Math Excellence Scholarship
Life Scholarship

Awarded annually to the​​ top 4U graduate in the math stream.

Fine Arts Excellence Scholarship

Awarded annually to the top 4U/M graduate who has demonstrated excellence in the fine arts.