Columbus Johnson was a Sacramento local. Columbus was a 1980 graduate of Cordova High School, and a 1985 graduate of California State University, Sacramento where he joined Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
This scholarship was created in his name after his passing to honor to create a fund to help students attend the Grand Chapter Conclave, Columbus Johnsons favorite leadership development conference.
Every two years, Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts the largest gathering of its members across the nation, the Grand Chapter Conclave.
Conclave brings together undergraduate and alumni brothers from across the country to recognize high achievement, inspire continued success and leave a legacy on the national organization. Attendees participate in personal and professional development activities and honor those who have helped to make the Fraternity great by bestowing its most important undergraduate and alumni awards. Columbus Johnson had been a regular honored attendee at Conclave for 40 years.
This endowment is awarded to selected member of the California Theta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon to enable them to attend the Grand Chapter Conclave.