Knights of Columbus Scholarship Opportunities
The tables below summarize financial aid available to seminarians and college students through the Knights of Columbus. They include several scholarships available to students through the Supreme Council, and briefly describe programs in support of seminarians.
Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships are available to members of the Knights of Columbus and to the children of members and deceased members. Additional eligibility or restrictions are listed where appropriate.
All scholarships are limited to Catholic seminaries, colleges and universities in the United States. Some have special associations with The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Inquiries on seminarian support should be directed to the local Our Lady of Loreto council Church Activities Director.
Application forms for financial aid specific to the Catholic University can be obtained from:
Director of Financial Aid The Catholic University of America Washington, D.C. 20064
Information and application forms for all other scholarships can be obtained through:
Director of Scholarship Aid Knights of Columbus P.O. Box 1670 New Haven, CT 06507-0901 Phone: (203) 752-4103 FAX: (203) 752-4103
While an effort has been made to create an accurate summary of available financial assistance, the reader should review the appropriate documents for the exact requirements and restrictions of the program. To see if more current information on scholarships is available, check with the Our Lady of Loreto council's Youth Activities Director.
Undergraduate Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
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Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships |
Academic excellence. Student entering their freshman year. 12 of 62 scholarships available for CUA 50 scholarships available for other colleges. 4 scholarships designated for Columbian Squires. |
$1500 per year. Renewable. |
|
John W. McDevitt Scholarship Fund |
Available "on the same basis as those provided under the Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships" (Financial Aid to Education) Also available to wives and widows of active or deceased Knights. |
$1500 per year. Renewable. |
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Endowed Scholarships
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The Johnson and Goularte scholarships are need-based and require in addition the submission of a Student Aid Report(SAR). In all other respects the scholarships are administered "in conformance with the Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarship program" (Financial Aid to Education) |
Generally $1500 per year. Renewable. |
|
Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust Scholarships |
Available to children of Knights who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of military action or as a result of criminal violence in performance of duties as a policeman or fireman. Studies in four-year program leading to bachelor's degree. |
Amount not covered by other financial aid for tuition, room, board, fees and books. |
Graduate Fellowships
| Scholarship, Grant or Program Name | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
The Catholic University of America Graduate Fellowships |
Graduate study leading to Master's and Doctors' Degrees Emphasis on careers in college teaching and government service Administered by CUA. Also available to wives and widows of active or deceased Knights. |
Room, board, tuition. |
| Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships |
Student in Masters degree program for preparation of classroom teachers of people with mental retardation. Also available to wives and widows of active or deceased Knights. |
up to $500 per semester to a maximum $2000 |
Seminary Assistance
The RSVP and adopt-a-seminarian programs are initiated at the local Our Lady of Loreto Council. Please contact the Knights' Church Activities Director for more information on these programs.
The method of application for the McGivney and Daily scholarships is unknown at this time. Please contact the Church Director to see if more current information is available or if you need assistance.
| Scholarship, Grant or Program Name | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Father Michael J. McGivney Vocations Scholarship Fund |
Awarded based on need. To be eligible, a seminarian must have his bishop’s approval and be enrolled in a major seminary, studying for a diocese or a religious institute in the United States or Canada. Preference is given to seminarians who are Knights or whose fathers are members, but all qualified applicants are considered. |
$2500 per year. Renewable. |
Bishop Thomas V. Daily Scholarships Fund |
Awarded based on merit. Other eligibility requirements are generally in conformance with the McGivney scholarship. | $2500 per year. Renewable. |
Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) |
Seminarians & Postulants Request initiated at the Our Lady of Loreto council. |
Starting at $500 |
Adopt-a-Seminarian |
Vocations. Request initiated at the Our Lady of Loreto council. |
Varies. |
Additional Sources of Information
- Financial Aid to Education, Knights of Columbus publication 951 1/03
- Surge ... with Service 2003 - 2004, Knights of Columbus publication 962-03
- Supreme Knight's Annual Report 2003, Knights of Columbus web page
- Knightline - November 7, 2002, Knights of Columbus web page
- Knights of Columbus Scholarship Switchboard, (203)752-4332