Knights of Columbus
MARION COUNCIL, No. 6210
P.O. BOX 184
MARION, ILLINOIS, 62959
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
MARION COUNCIL #6210 AND LADIES AUXILIARY
PURPOSE:
To assist a person who is pursuing an academic/vocational post secondary educational program.
CRITERIA:
This person will be chosen based on their written application and the required essay at the end of
this application.
The applicant must be a participating Catholic, full time student, and a graduate of high school this
year; involved in church, school, and community activities; a member of St. Joseph Parish, Marion, IL
or a dependent of a member of Knights of Columbus Council #6210. Proof of school admission
required to receive scholarship funds.
SCREENING & SELECTION COMMITTEE:
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:
*Members of Council #6210
*Members of the Ladies Auxiliary
(3) $1,000.00
SUBMISSION: Application must be submitted to the Marion High School Guidance Office by February 27, 2015.
*Individuals not eligible to be on screening and selection committee if related to an applicant in any way.*
***Due by February 27, 2015***
Marion Knights of Columbus Council #6210
APPLICATION FORM:
APPLICANT NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
DATE OF BIRTH:
HIGH SCHOOL:
GRADUATION DATE:
****ANSWER THE FOLLOWING****
Do you attend church on a regular basis?
(please place and X by the appropriate selection)
Do you participate in activities that denote a practicing Catholic concept?
Yes:
No:
(Please type and explain your response below):
List and explain your involvement in parish, school, and community activities.
(Please type and explain your response below):
****ESSAY****
(Please complete your essay on a separate page and include with your application.)
Describe in essay form (300 words): Explain what your faith means to you. How does your Catholic faith
influence your relationships with your family, church, and community; and how will your Catholic faith
influence your relationships in the future?
Please return the essay with your scholarship application. Please do not write your name on the essay or in
the essay context.
If additional information or clarification is needed, call William Hess (618) 993-6504