Scholarships Awarded by the Missouri State Council
The Missouri State Council awards a total of eleven (11) scholarships each year. Each scholarship has an annual
award of $1000, payable in installments of $500 per semester. The scholarships are designated in the following
categories:
Four (4) LUKE E. HART MEMORIAL Scholarships. The recipients MUST attend one of the branches of the
University of Missouri -Columbia, St. Louis, Rolla, or Kansas City. Iffewer than four qualified applicants apply,
then these scholarships may be awarded as specified for Missouri State Scholarships.
Three (3) MISSOURI STATE Scholarships. The recipients may attend any accredited University, College, or
Technical School; beyond High School Level.
One (1) CARDINAL BERNARD F. LAW Scholarship. The recipient may attend any accredited seminary of
their choice studying for a vocation to the religious
Two (2) VOCATION Scholarships. The recipients may attend any accredited seminary or college oftheir
life.
choice to study for a vocation to the religious life. If no applications are received from applicants desiring to study
for a vocation to the priesthood or to serve in a religious community, then these scholarships may be awarded to
applicants with preference given to those attending Catholic institutions.
other
One (1) Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship. The recipient must be a member of a Ladies Auxiliary of a Council or
Assembly within the State of Missouri.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the Hart andMissouri State scholarships, the applicant MUST be:
A member of the Knights of Columbus; OR The son, daughter, or wife of a member of the Knights of Columbus;
OR The son, daughter, or wife of a deceased member of the Knights of Columbus; OR A Squire or Columbus
Girl in good standing, attested to by the Chief Counselor and GK; OR A minor child whose LEGAL
GUARDIAN is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
The applicant must obtain the certification of the Grand Knight OR the Financial Secretary of the local Council
verify
membership. Member is defined as a member in good standing of a Council within Missouri.
to
Applicants for the Cardinal Law or Vocations scholarships must be approved by one of the Missouri Dioceses
or by a religious order located in Missouri. The membership requirements do NOT apply.
Applicants for the Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship must be a member in good standing of a Ladies Auxiliary of a
Council or Assembly within Missouri as attested to by the President and Treasurer of the local Auxiliary.
Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of Catholic citizenship, community service, scholarship, and
financial need. The recipients are selected by a Committee of the Knights of Columbus as appointed by the State
Deputy. All scholarships are for Missouri residents. Payments are made directly to the institution AFTER
proof of successful enrollment in good standing is provided to the Scholarship Committee.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Completed applications using only the 2012-2013-application form, and required certification forms must be
postmarked no later than FEBRUARY 15, 2012 in order to be considered. Applications will be available on the
MOKOFC web page.
Applications should be mailed to:
J. Y. Miller, Scholarship Committee Chairman
322 2nd St
660-338-2105
Glasgow, MO 65254
j.y.miller@sbcglobal.net
Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships Awarded by the Supreme Council
PRO DEO and PRO PATRIA Scholarships
Sixty-two (62) scholarships for undergraduate studies in the amount of$1500 are awarded in this program to
members and the sons or daughters of a member or deceased member. Ten (10) of these scholarships are awarded for
studies at the Catholic University of America and forty-eight (48) are awarded for studies at any Catholic
College of the student’s choice in the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, or the Philippines. Four (4) additional
scholarships are awarded annually to members of the Columbian Squires.
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
These fellowships are established for work in the fields offered in the graduate school of the Catholic
University of America. The fellowships cover tuition, room, and board and may be renewed annually up to
three years. Detailed information on these programs is available in the Financial Aid To Education pamphlet
#951 or by writing directly to: Director of Scholarship Aid, P.O. Box 1670, New Haven, CT 06507.
APPLICATION FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
++++ Use This Form ONLY for 2012-2013 School Year ++++
Missouri Jurisdiction
(Application must be postmarked by February 15, 2012)
FullName:
Last
First
Middle
Home Address:
City/Town
Number and Street or RR No.
Zip
State
Applicant's Social Security #:
E-Mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Married
Month
Day
Single
Male
Female
Year
Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) or Spouse:
Address of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) or Spouse:
Number and Street or RR No. (If different from yours!)
City/Town
County
State
Zip
Home Phone #:
Parent(s) Guardian(s) or Spouse Phone #:
(if different)
Parent’s E-Mail:
Applicant's Signature:
NOTE: Complete application and all supporting documents MUST be postmarked no later than
February 15, 2012.
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Name:
Applying for: Luke E. Hart
Missouri State
Religious Vocation
Auxiliary
Name of Educational Institution you plan to/or are enrolled:
Location of Educational Institution you plan to/or are enrolled:
Have you been accepted?
Probable College Major:
Career Goal:
I plan to enroll as a: Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Grad School
List significant academic/social activities and/or offices held, honors, letters earned, etc:
In what out-of-school (Church, Scouts, etc.) activities have you participated?
ESSAY: Compose a statement of not more than 200 words explaining your goals for the future
and your professional ambitions. How will this scholarship help you to achieve your goals?
Attach your essay (on a separate piece of paper) to the back of this application.
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For Committee Use: GPA
ACT
DOB
RNK
MEM
$
APPLICANT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT
NAME:
The following information is submitted for confidential use by the selection committee in
determining need. Indicate your annual family income (adjusted gross, for tax purposes).
Less than $40,000
$40,000 to $75,000
$75,000 plus
Number of dependents declared on income tax forms
State any conditions or physical handicaps involving expenses or possible hardships which the
selection committee should take into consideration.
APPLICATION MUST BE MAILED TO:
j.y.miller@sbcglobal.net
660-338-2105
J.Y. MILLER
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN
322 2ND ST.
GLASGOW, MO 65254
THIS FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2012 - NO EXCEPTIONS
ALL applicants submit the 3 page application AND Certification
"A"
Hart and Missouri State applicants also submit Certification "B"
Law and Vocation applicants submit Certification "C"; "B" is optional for these applicants
This form is ONLY to be used for applications for the 2012 - 2013 school year
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SOCIAL SECURITY #
APPLICANT NAME:
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Information
EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION
This form is to be completed by an authorized Institutional Representative. A copy of the student
transcript is required. For students currently enrolled in college, submit college grades with
statement of current status as a full time student in good standing. H.S. transcript not required
The above referenced student attends:
School:
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone No.
Student's G.P.A.
of
Class Rank
(Grade scale being used to classify
ACT Composite Score
)
Do you believe the educational plans of this student are realistic?
To the best of my knowledge, the statements made by the student on this scholarship application
are correct.
Print Name and Title
Date
Signature
Student's permission to release information:
Print Name
Sign
Date
Please mail this form AND a copy of the student's transcript to:
J.Y. Miller
Scholarship Chairman
322 2nd St.
Glasgow, MO 65254
Certification "A"
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Information
COUNCIL/AUXILIARY CERTIFICATION
Please take this form to the Grand Knight/President or Financial Secretary/Secretary of your
father/husband or mother's Council or Auxiliary. Request that the Grand Knight/President OR
Financial Secretary/Secretary sign it and AFFIX THE COUNCIL SEAL. This form MUST BE
POSTMARKED by February 15, 2012. (This is optional for those studying for the priesthood or
entering the religious life. There is NO membership requirement for Vocation Scholarships.)
The undersigned certifies that the applicant
Social Security Number:
CHECK ONE / OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
( ) is the (son) (daughter) (legal guardianship) (spouse) of a member in good standing
( ) is the (son) (daughter) (legal guardianship) (spouse) of a member who was in good standing
at the time of his death
( ) is a member of this council in good standing
( ) is a member of this Auxiliary in good standing. Auxiliary Number
Council Number
Located at
Signed
Grand Knight/President
AFFIX COUNCIL
SEAL HERE
Signed
Financial Secretary/Secretary
THIS FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2012 - NO EXCEPTIONS
IT IS BEST TO INCLUDE IT WITH THE APPLICATION IN THE SAME ENVELOPE.
RETURN TO:
J.Y. MILLER
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN
322 2ND ST.
GLASGOW, MO 65254
Certification "B"
APPLICANT NAME:
SOCIAL SECURITY #
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Information
VOCATION APPROVAL CERTIFICATION
is applying for a Missouri Knights of Columbus
Scholarship in order to pursue studies toward the priesthood or religious life.
Please verify that the applicant has been approved by your Missouri Diocese or Missouri
Religious Order.
SIGNATURE:
NAME:
TITLE:
Check One:
Diocese of St. Louis
Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph
Diocese of Jefferson City
Diocese of Springfield - Cape Girardeau
Missouri Religious Order
This form may either be returned to the student or sent directly to the Scholarship Chairman. The
student's application, including this form, must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2012.
Student's Permission to release information:
Print Name
SIGN
Date
For any questions, please contact the Scholarship Chairman:
J.Y. Miller
Scholarship Chairman
322 2nd St.
Glasgow, MO 65254
j.y.miller@sbcglobal.net
660-338-2105
Certification "C"