Columbia EDP Center, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of our 5th annual scholarship essay contest. The scholarship is awarded annually for the fall academic semester.  Columbia EDP will select and award each winner a one-time minimum $500 (USD) scholarship to be used towards tuition, board, or any other educational expenses. The team at EDP is committed to supporting area students in their educational path towards excellence. 

Who is eligible:

To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school seniors who reside in Missouri and intend to continue their education at a 2- or 4-year college or university.  Applicants must also have a connection to Columbia EDP.  For example, they can be the children of EDP clients or EDP clients’ employees’ children.

How to apply:

Any student who fits the eligibility requirements listed above can apply for the  Columbia EDP Scholarship.  To be considered for the scholarship, students need to:

·  Complete the application

•   Personal demographics and contact information
•   Include a personal biography of 2-3 paragraphs
•   Submit a 500–1000-word essay on “Creating a productive and       successful workplace.”

·  Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or 

   school administrator.

Deadline for Submission:

The essay submission deadline is April 3, 2026. 

Selection Process and Notification

Columbia EDP staff will review all essays received, and at least one winner will be chosen. Once the winner has been determined, the recipient(s) will be notified via email. The award will be issued on June 5, 2026. 

To apply, click on the application link down below. 

Apply Here Today!