Columbia Bank Scholarship Application

Columbia believes that we can build economic vitality together. We do that by putting our priority on people and the communities they live in. Columbia has partnered with NAACP Spokane to offer scholarships to people of color interested in pursuing degrees in finance or business. Applications Due June 1st, 2026.

Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Month *

Day *

Year *

Email *

Applicant Address

Address 1 *

City

ZIP / Postal Code

State / Province

Country

Phone Number *

Photo ID *

Please provide an image of a valid ID. If Photo ID does not reflect your residence in Spokane County you will need to upload additional proof of residence.

Proof of Residency

If photo ID is not in Spokane County, please upload proof of residence like a utility bill, credit card statement, lease agreement, or mortgage statement for you or your parent/guardian that shows a Spokane County address.

Proof of Enrollment *

Please provide proof of enrollment to a program focused on business or finance from an accredited institution of higher education.

Most Recent High School or College Transcript *

Please Provide an Image or PDF of your most recent High School or College Transcript.

Why is equity in business so important to the financial development of historically marginalized communities, and how do you plan to help close the wealth gap between the status quo and those communities? *

Please submit a one-page essay (around 500 words).