Additional Benefits and Resources
Beyond financial assistance, scholarship recipients gain access to a range of additional benefits and resources designed to enhance their academic and personal growth:
- Personalized mentorship and academic advising from dedicated faculty and staff
- Priority access to university resources, including libraries, research facilities, and career services
- Exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders, alumni, and other scholarship recipients
- Participation in exclusive leadership development programs and workshops
- Access to a supportive community of peers and mentors who share similar experiences and aspirations
Selection Criteria
The selection of scholarship recipients for Columbia University’s scholarship program for displaced students is a rigorous process that considers a comprehensive range of factors. Academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and personal qualities are all taken into account when evaluating candidates.
In terms of academics, the university seeks students with a proven track record of academic achievement. High GPAs, strong standardized test scores, and challenging coursework are all indicators of a student’s academic potential.
