Knights of Columbus Scholarship posted 25jan2020

Attached is the Knights of Columbus Scholarship and the application form. Please forward this to anyone you may know that could benefit from this program. Restrictions apply.

Thank you.

GK David Kandlbinder

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Scholarships The Missouri State Council awards a total of eleven (11) scholarships each year. Each scholarship has an annual award of $1500, payable in installments of $750 per semester.  Four 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. If fewer than four qualified applicants apply, then these scholarships may be awarded as specified for Missouri State Scholarships.  Three Missouri State Scholarships. The recipients may attend any accredited University or College within the state of Missouri.  Three Vocation Scholarships. The recipients may attend any accredited seminary or college of their 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 other applicants with preference given to those attending Catholic institutions.  One Tech School Scholarship. The recipient may attend any accredited Technical School. These are normally two-year programs. The student must be a member of the Knights of Columbus; the son, daughter, or wife of a member of the Knights of Columbus in good standing; the son, daughter, or non-remarried wife of a deceased member of the Knights of Columbus; a member of a Ladies Auxiliary of a Missouri Knights Council; 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 membership requirements do not apply to Vocation applicants. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of Catholic citizenship, community service, scholarship, and financial need, by a committee appointed by the State Deputy. All scholarships are for Missouri residents. Payments are made directly to the institution. Completed applications using only the 2019- 2020 application form, available from the state website, and required certification forms must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2019. Questions may be sent to Chairman Rocky Gambon.

APPLICATION FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP

++++ Use This Form ONLY to apply for 2020–2021 School Year ++++

Missouri Jurisdiction

(Do NOT print front and back. Print pages one-sided)

(Application must be postmarked by February 20, 2020)

Full Name:

Last First Middle

Home Address:

Number and Street or RR No. City/Town State Zip

Applicant's Social Security or College/University Student ID #:

Knights Council # Location:

E-Mail Address:

Date of Birth: Married Single

Month Day Year

Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) or Spouse:

Male Female

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 Phone #:

Parent’s E-Mail:

Applicant's Signature: _

NOTE: Complete application and all supporting documents MUST be postmarked no later than

February 20, 2020.

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Name:

Check only one per Application

Applying for: Luke E. Hart Missouri State Religious Vocation Tech

Name of Educational Institution you plan to/or are enrolled:

Location of Educational Institution you plan to/or are enrolled:

Have you been accepted? Yes No

List, on this page, significant academic/social activities and/or offices held, honors, etc.:

In what out-of-school (Church, Scouts, etc.) activities have you participated? List on this page.

Write a personal statement in which you tell the scholarship committee about yourself.

Use the following questions as a guideline to assist you in writing your statement. Statements

must by typed, double-spaced, and not to exceed three pages.

What do you do in your daily life that conveys your Catholic beliefs? What are you

doing to show that you are living by your Catholic teaching? Explain How have you

contributed to your community in the areas of service and/or leadership? Describe any

factors or events in your life that have influenced your decision to attend college. Who has

inspired you? What academic achievements are you proud of? What are your career and/or

educational goals?

For committee use only - do not write here

GPA ACT COM DOB RNK GEN MEM $

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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 $85,000 $85,000 to $125,000 $125,000+

Number of people in family supported / living at home not counting yourself. Please

include parents

State any conditions or physical handicaps involving expenses or possible hardships which the

selection committee should take into consideration.

APPLICATION MUST BE MAILED TO:

John Gambon

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN

3645 East Kirkwood

Springfield, MO 65809

jgambon3645@gmail.com 417-830-6389

THIS FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 20, 2020 - NO

EXCEPTIONS

ALL applicants MUST be Missouri residents. All applicants (except Vocation) MUST have a

Knights of Columbus connection - See Certification “B” for allowed relationships.

ALL applicants submit the 3 page application AND Certification "A"

Hart, Missouri State, and Tech School 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 2020- 2021 school year.

Results will be announced by April 2020

Missouri K of C presents eleven (11) scholarships each year. Any applicant may re-apply in

subsequent years.

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. If fewer

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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, orTechnical School; Three (3) RELIGIOUS VOCATION Scholarships.

The recipients may attend any accredited seminary of their choice studying for a vocation to the

Catholic religious life. If fewer than 3 suitable 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 other applicants with preference given to those attending Catholic

institutions.

One (1) TECHNICAL EDUCATION Scholarship. The applicant may attend any