Funding Programs

Programs

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Columbia College Summer Funding Program

Summer

The Columbia College Summer Funding Program provides funding to Columbia College students participating in unpaid or low paid summer internships related to their career pursuits and/or academic studies. Eligibility: Columbia College students who have secured an unpaid or low paid summer internship. Please note that certain donors restrict funding to students receiving grant-based financial aid.

Funding Programs
Internships

Work Exemption Program

Fall
Spring
Summer

Recipients of the Work Exemption Program (WEP) receive a Columbia Grant to support their pursuit of unpaid internships, research projects, and community outreach, locally, nationally, and internationally. Eligibility: Columbia College and Columbia Engineering undergraduate students receiving grant-based financial aid

Funding Programs

Resources

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Finding an Undergraduate Research Position

Getting research experience during your time as an undergraduate can aid in your pursuit of graduate school or certain career opportunities. There are many opportunities available to conduct research alongside faculty at Columbia or other universities and research institutes.

Funding Programs
Internships

In the Know

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WEP awards over $140,000 to fund students’ endeavors in Fall 2024

The Center for Career Education (CCE) is excited to announce the completion of another successful application cycle for the Work Exemption Program (WEP) for the Fall 2024 semester. As an enhancement to financial aid for undergraduate students in Columbia College and Columbia Engineering, the WEP program provides Columbia Grants to support eligible students’ pursuit of unpaid internships, research projects, and community outreach.

Career Exploration
Funding Programs

****WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING 2025.***

  • The spring WEP application deadline is Tuesday, January 21 at 12 noon EST.
  • Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that your letter writer submits their recommendation and your employer submits their verification by the application deadline.
  • You can review the Application Instructions on this page.

Thank you for your interest in the funding programs. Please carefully review the program pages below. If you have any questions, contact us at cce-funding@columbia.edu.