St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application
Scholarship Amount
A total of 4-$125 scholarships are anticipated. The Knights of Columbus reserve the
right to increase or decrease the number of scholarships or amount of scholarship.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open for applicants served by one of the four Catholic Parishes linked
in the greater Beloit/Clinton area through the Madison Diocese, and are completing the
final semester of high school and enrolling in any accredited secondary education
institution. Application deadline is March 1st.
Process
With the application include a specific essay of your thoughts of or experience with one
of the following cornerstones of the Knights of Columbus: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, or
Patriotism. The essay should be no longer than one side, double spaced, typed page.
It may be handwritten. The application and essay should be enclosed in a plain business
envelope and mailed to:
St. Thomas Council of the Knights of Columbus, 939 Liberty Ave. Beloit, WI 53511.
Selection
Applications with essays will be judged by the Knights of Columbus prior to April 15.
The essay will be judged in part for thoughtfulness and expression within the specified
essay length. GPA’s may be used to determine a winner in the place of a tie. Winners will
be notified by either regular mail, electronically or by telephone. Due to the number of
applicants, persons not winning will not be notified. Applications and essays become
property of the Knights of Columbus and will not be returned. Decisions are final.
Your Name:
Address:
Email:
Telephone numbers:
Name and address of high school:
Present GPA:
Parish you attend:
Where do you plan to attend college?
Anticipated major/course of study?
St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application