To be eligible; graduating high school senior must have been accepted by an accredited university, college, or trade school as a full-time student and meet at least one of the following additional qualifications. Be either
■ A child or grandchild of a member of Council 9038 in good standing without regard to residence ■ Or the child or grandchild of a deceased member of Council 9038 who was in good standing at the time of his death without regard to residence ■ Or current parishioner of Santa Cruz Catholic Church ■ Or relative of a member of the Knight of Columbus without regard to residence. II. SELECTION CRITERIA:
Applicants for a Knights of Columbus Scholarship shall be judged on the basis of eligibility, academic achievement, academic potential, academic honors, and extra-curricular activities (School, Community, and Church.)
III. APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTATION (NOTE: The applicant may attach additional pages for each of the items requested in the application)
To be considered for a scholarship, a graduating high school senior must: 1. Complete and answer all 2019 Scholarship questions. 2. Attach a certified transcript of his or her high school grades. 3. Include a copy of a letter of acceptance from the trade school, college, or university. If an acceptance letter is not available at the time of application, the Council must receive a copy of the letter of acceptance before making an award. 4. All documentation must reach the Committee not later than the announced deadline for application.
Each applicant is responsible to see that the application reaches the Church Office by the deadline. There will be no exceptions!