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Columbia College Foundation

Thank you for your interest in the Columbia College Foundation! 

The Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports Columbia College students through scholarships and support for various services, programs, and facilities on campus – such as our athletics teams, student organizations, publications, and community facilities like the campus tennis courts. 

Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

For more information regarding making a gift to the Foundation, please call Beccie Michael at (209) 588-5055, or email michaelb@yosemite.edu .

Our current fundraising priority is for the Osher Scholarship Endowment Initiative. This incredible opportunity to create a permanent fund for annual scholarships is inspired by a $25 million gift by the Osher Foundation to the California Community College system. The Osher Foundation has pledged an additional $25 million as match for funds raised by June 30, 2011. 

Columbia College’s goal is to raise enough funds to support 25 annual Osher Scholarships, which requires a $500,000 endowment. As of July 2010, we are approximately half way towards meeting our goal! For more information, or to learn about naming opportunities for these scholarships that are awarded each year in perpetuity, please contact Beccie Michael or click here.

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Vision Statement

The Columbia College Foundation promotes quality higher education that enriches the academic, economic, and cultural life of our community.

 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote student success by providing community resources that support and expand educational opportunities for Columbia College's students.

 

Osher Scholarship Endowment Initiative

Overview
The goal of the California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment is to support student success by creating a permanent fund for scholarships. The Osher Foundation made an initial gift of $25 million to the California Community Colleges that began benefitting students in fall 2009. Another $25 million will be contributed by the Osher Foundation as matching funds for donations raised before June 30, 2011.

What this means for Columbia College Students  

While California Community College enrollment fees are low, tutuion currently represents just 5% of the total educational costs for students. Osher Scholarships assist students with textbooks, equipment, uniforms, and other instructional supplies. 

2009-2010 & 2010-2011 School Years
The initial $25 million gift from the Osher Foundation generates 5 Osher Scholarships for Columbia College students annually

      2011-2012 School Year
Due to the generosity of our community and the Osher Foundation, Columbia College will be able to offer 12 Osher Scholarships each year (beginning Fall 2011):

   

2012-2013 School Year and Beyond

  Each year, hundreds of students apply for scholarships at Columbia College to assist them in reaching their educational goals. With the support of our community, the Foundation hopes to raise enough funds to be able to support 25 students each year with a $1,000 Osher Scholarship.  

 

What this means for our donors

• Matching funds:  each dollar that is invested in the Endownment will be matched 1-to-2 ($1 for every $2 donated); so for example, a $5,000 donation becomes a $7,500 donation.
•   Naming rights:  with a donation of $13,500, donors can name an annual scholarship, which is awarded each year in perpetuity, thereby creating a legacy to honor a loved one for countless generations to come.
•   A great investment:  because the Endowment is a permanent fund that is professionally managed, its impact and the number of scholarships available will only grow over time.

Columbia College 2009-2010 Osher Scholars

This is what some of our 2009-2010 Osher Scholars have said about receiving this critical scholarship support:

•  "I have gotten through school thus far relying on scholarships.  It is safe to say that my chances of becoming a nurse would be slim without the help of the community and so many generous people."
• "Receiving an Osher Scholarship helped me in a few different ways.  It gave me peace of mind, which I didn't have before.  Financially, it has allowed me to go where I needed to go, such as the Fire Academy..."
• "This award has helped immensely toward my goal of graduation from Columbia College and transfer to California State University, Stanislaus."
• "With my limited income your scholarship comes at a much needed time and will make a big difference to me and my education goals...The scholarship and your support mean a great deal to me..."