Many soon-to-be grads all across Columbia dream of furthering their education with a Master’s degree. Whether it’s to get specialized training, become a leader in their chosen field, or just to satisfy the curiosity to learn, attending grad school at Columbia is an amazing opportunity for growth. But for many of those dreamers, the cost of returning to school has always meant that it must remain a dream. But we’re proud to announce that Columbia has a new program that can change all that.

The new Columbia Rise Award offers scholarships to Columbia alumni that are admitted to one of Columbia’s amazing graduate programs. These renewable awards are equal to four credit hours of tuition each semester. Sound too good to be true? Just wait, it gets better: the Rise award is guaranteed to every single eligible applicant who is beginning their program in the fall of 2019, and students are automatically reviewed for the award when they apply for their chosen graduate program. That means that once you’ve been accepted into your program, all you have to do to is sit back, relax, and feel that financial weight lifted off your shoulders.

So what are you waiting for? This award was specifically designed to help you further your education and chase your dreams, so why not take advantage of this amazing opportunity?

More information on the Rise award and current graduate program offerings can be found here.