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The Father Amos Gaudette Memorial College Scholarship

Two grants of $1,500.00 each year for up to fours years are available to members of the Knights of Columbus in councils within the jurisdiction of Maryland who are entering their first year of college.  In addition to members, these grants are also open to wives and children of members.  Wives and children of deceased members are eligible, provided the member was in good standing at time of death.  Applicants may apply to any accredited four-year college or university.  Grants are made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need, with primary emphasis placed on academic excellence.

The Monsignor William F. Sauer College Scholarship

Two grants of $1,500.00 each year for up to four years will be awarded.  Eligibility for a grant under this program is open to all Catholic students who are residents of the State of Maryland and are in their senior year of high school.  Applicants may apply to any accredited four-year college or university.  Grants are made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need, with emphasis on financial need.

    Summary of Eligibility Requirements
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Father Amos Gaudette College Scholarship

 

Msgr. William F. Sauer College Scholarship

         
Who may apply   Members in good standing of K of C Councils in Maryland and wives and children of members in Maryland. Wives and children of deceased members of Maryland councils are also eligible provided the member was in good standing at the time of death.

Must be ranked scholastically in the upper half of their high school class.

  Any Catholic student who resides in Maryland and is in his/her senior year of high school.

Must be ranked scholastically in the upper half of their high school class.

         
For what type of school   Applicant must have been officially accepted at any accredited college or university.   Applicant must have been officially accepted at any accredited college or university.
         
The scholarships   $1,500 per year for 4 years
(2) funded by MD State Council
  $1,500 per year for 4 years
(2) funded by MD State Council
         
Basis for award   1) Academic Excellence
2) Personal Qualifications
3) Financial Need

Emphasis – Academic Excellence

  1) Academic Excellence
2) Personal Qualifications
3) Financial Need

Emphasis – Financial Need

         
Application period   November 1, 2007 to March 1, 2008   November 1, 2007 to March 1, 2008
         
Forms   Application packet   Application packet
         

 


 
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