Knights of Columbus High School Scholarship
April 28
Purpose:
The annual Knights of Columbus Scholarship program exists to support faithful Catholic high school seniors or recent graduates who are continuing their education or technical training.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on completed applications and in-person interviews. A panel of adult benefactors and representatives from partnering organizations will review each application and conduct the interviews. The number and amount of scholarships awarded may vary each year, as determined by the scholarship committee.
Applicants must be high school seniors or recent graduates who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Currently active in the parish life of Prince of Peace Catholic Community, or
- A member of the immediate family of an active member of Knights of Columbus Council #8482.
All applicants should also:
- Exemplify Catholic Christian values and morals
- Demonstrate a committed faith life through regular prayer and devotion
- Participate in ongoing faith formation and service to the parish and broader community
- Serve as a Catholic role model and witness to others
Important Deadlines & Information:
📅 Application Deadline:
All completed applications must be submitted by Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5 PM to be considered.
The application consists of three sections:
- Contact Information – Basic details about you and your school.
- Personal Statements – Short essays reflecting on your faith, service, and leadership.
- Personal Character References – Contact information for three individuals who can speak to your character.
📞 Interview Requirement:
Applicants must attend a 20-minute in-person interview with the scholarship committee. Interviews will be held during the following dates and times:
- Monday, May 5, 2025
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Interview slots will be between 6 PM and 9 PM each evening.
⏱️ Interview Scheduling:
You will receive a link to select your interview time within 24 hours of submitting your application. Time slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
📧 If you are unable to attend during the scheduled interview times or need to request a change, please contact Bill Sanchez at billsanchez76@icloud.com.
The following questions require thoughtful reflection and elaboration. We recommend drafting your answers in a separate document (such as Google Docs or Notes) before entering them on the application form, to avoid losing your progress. Once complete, you can copy and paste your responses into the application form.