2024 Knights of Columbus Scholarships
K of C Council 10961 is pleased to announce that we will be awarding up to $3,500 in private scholarships this spring. Scholarships may be awarded in various denominations from $500 up to $2,000 per scholar.
Eligibility:
• Scholarships are available for college, trade school, or Catholic high school expenses expected to be incurred in the 2024-2025 academic years.
• Participation limited to members of K of C Council 10961 and Nativity of Our Lord parishioners and their families between the ages of 14 and 25.
• Participants must submit all the requested information to be eligible for the scholarship award.
• K of C will conduct in-person interviews with finalists.
Submittal Requirements
• Participants must provide one copy of their most current transcripts.
• Submit an essay of not less than five hundred (500) and no more than one thousand (1.000) words addressing the items below:
o What are your academic achievements and/or career goals? o How have you contributed to your community (civil & religious)?
o Describe how your faith impacts your life.
• Letters of reference (2 maximum, no relatives) are optional.
• Documentation must be received no later than March 31, 2024. Submittals are required to be submitted by e-mail to: communication@nativitykofc.org
• Final candidates will be interviewed by the scholarship committee.
Criteria for Award:
Merit based scholarship award will be based on the following:
• Academic performance.
• Community service.
• Extracurricular Activities (Including athletic performance & artistic pursuits)
Notice of award and disbursement of funds will be completed in early May 2024.