CEF scholarships help local students take the next step toward college, trade school, or career training. Many recipients are first generation college students or pursuing career paths that keep Columbus thriving.
Even small financial barriers can shut the door on higher education. Application fees, textbooks, safety equipment for trade programs, travel costs for clinicals, and basic supplies all add up. Our scholarships reduce those barriers so students can focus on learning.
Donors can make a powerful difference for years to come by including a gift to fund a scholarship through a will or living trust.
A touching way to remember or honor someone you love is to set up a scholarship in their name.
Fund a scholarship to benefit students continuing their education at a college or trade school.
The application deadline for the 2026-2027 CEF scholarship cycle is April 1, 2026. A list of available scholarships can be found on the Columbus High School website’s Scholarship Opportunities page. Applications must be submitted to the Columbus High School Counseling Center.
The Columbus Education Foundation proudly awarded 42 scholarships to deserving Columbus ISD seniors for the 2025–2026 school year. These scholarships, totaling $150,500, reflect the foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting educational opportunities and helping students pursue their academic and career goals.
Through the generosity of donors and community partners, the Columbus Education Foundation continues to invest in the future of Columbus ISD students by easing the financial burden of pursuing higher education.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: September 16, 2026
The Columbus Education Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, grant applicants, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.columbuseducationfoundation.org (the “Site”).
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”) in the following ways:
We use the information we collect to advance our educational mission, including to:
The Columbus Education Foundation, Inc. deeply values the trust of its donors. We will not sell, share, trade, or rent our donors’ personal information or mailing lists with any third party for commercial purposes.
Our Site and programs are designed to support local public education.
We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under the age of 13 without verified parental or legal guardian consent.
Student scholarship application materials involving minors must be submitted by or with the explicit consent of a parent, legal guardian, or authorized school administrator.
Any educational records received are held in confidence in accordance with applicable student privacy laws.
We do not sell your data. We may disclose personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
In compliance with Texas law, we maintain reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including school district portals or community partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when leaving our Site.
If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:
Columbus Education Foundation
PO Box 203
Columbus, TX 78934
Email: info@columbuseducationfoundation.org
Phone: 979-733-2122
Website: www.columbuseducationfoundation.org
