Knights of Columbus
Council 11896
2015 College Scholarships
Scope
 Two - $1,000 scholarships (one for Mary, Queen of Peace and one for St. Susanna)
Instructions/Timeline
 The scholarship announcement and applications will be available to both parishes in
January, 2015 (announcements will be made at both parishes).
 Eligible Candidates must fill out the attached application and return it to the noted
address by April 10, 2015.
 All candidate applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a core group of the
Knights of Columbus Council # 11896.
 Winning candidates will be announced by mid May 2015 at both parishes.
 The scholarships will be paid directly to the college of choice for the winning
candidates.
 Applications will be available at the two churches and online at the KOC website.
(http://www.kofc11896.org/)
Requirements/Eligibility
1. Must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school or home school program.
2. Must be a parishioner in good standing of Mary, Queen of Peace or St Susanna.
3. Must be planning on attending an accredited college or trade school in the fall of 2015.
4. Must make a commitment to be active in your faith while attending college.
5. Must turn in a completed application and attend a short interview.
Applicants Must Provide
1. Complete scholarship application and high school transcript by April 10, 2015 to the Mary,
Queen of Peace church office (KOC Council 11896, 1005 West Main Street • Danville, Indiana 46122,
c/o 2015 KOC Scholarship).
2. A short interview will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 at the Mary, Queen of Peace hall.
Please direct all inquires or questions to Mike Wigger
317 374-6029 (cell) 317 272-8173 (home)
Knights of Columbus Council 11896
2015 College Scholarship
Application
Name______________________________Phone Number __________
Home Address________________________________________________
email Address________________________________________________
1. High School
attending_________________________________________
2. GPA________________________
Class Rank___________
3. ACT composite_______________
SAT composite_________
4. Date of Graduation__________________________
5. College or Trade School Planned to
Attend________________________
6. Intended Major or field of study in
college________________________
7. Honors or Awards received
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8. Church/Community Activities
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9. Extra-curricular activities, organizations, clubs etc. (include any office
held)______________________________________________________
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10. Work History
Are you employed?
Yes
No
If yes, what type of work?_____ How many hours per week?________
11. Have you already received or are you being considered for any other
scholarships or financial aid? Please list.
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12. Describe what your faith means to you? (200 words or less – you can
attach a separate sheet)
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Attach transcript to the back of your completed application. Applications must be turned into the Mary,
Queen of Peace parish office no later than April 10th.