Knights of Columbus
Council 11896
College Scholarships
Council 11896
College Scholarships
Scope
Two scholarships (one for Mary, Queen of Peace and one for St. Susanna)Scholarship Information:
- The scholarship announcement and applications will be available to both parishes (announcements will be made at both parishes).
- Eligible candidates must fill out the attached application and return it to the noted address.
- All candidate applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a core group from both parishes by the Knights of Columbus council 11896.
- A short list of three candidates from each parish will be selected for interviews.
- Winning candidates will be announced at both parishes.
- The scholarships will be paid directly to the college of choice for the winning candidates.
- Applications will be available at both churches and online at the KOC website (See Link Below).
Application Form - Link will connect to the application form when the scholarship application period begins
Requirements/Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school or home school program.
- Must be a parishioner in good standing of Mary Queen of Peace or St. Susanna.
- Must be planning on attending an accredited college or trade school in the Fall.
- Must make a commitment to be active in your faith while attending college.
- Must turn in a completed application and attend a short interview.
Submit complete scholarship application and high school transcript to:
Nick Schmutte, c/o K of C Scholarship
1675 N CR 600 East
Avon, IN 46123
An interview for short-listed candidates will be held at the Mary Queen of Peace
parish hall (in the church basement).
Please direct all inquiries or questions to:
Nick Schmutte
317-745-4076 or
317-850-9831 (cell).