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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IN SERVICE TO ONE. IN SERVICE TO ALL.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP MARION COUNCIL #6210 AND LADIES AUXILIARY

PURPOSE: To assist a person who is pursuing an academic/vocational post secondary educational program.

CRITERIA: This person will be chosen based on their written application and the required essay at the end of this application. A transcript must be submitted with the scholarship application and written essay.

The applicant must be a participating Catholic, full time student, and a graduate of high school this year; involved in church, school, and community activities or a dependent of a member of Knights of Columbus Council #6210 and or Ladies Auxiliary. Proof of school admission required to receive scholarship funds.

SCREENING & SELECTION COMMITTEE: *Members of Council #6210 *Members of the Ladies Auxiliary *The Pastor of the Church *The Youth Minister *School Representative

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: (3) $1,000.00

SUBMISSION: Application must be submitted to the Marion High School Guidance Office by February 23, 2018.

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN Randy Barton (618) 889- 3932 CONTACT INFORMATION: St. Joseph Catholic Church 600 N. Russell St. Marion, IL. 62959 (618) 993-3194 Fax Number: (618) 997-9391

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: The scholarship winner’s parents will be contacted by the scholarship chairman. The student will be recognized and monies will be given at a KC and or a Ladies Auxiliary meeting. The recipients will also be acknowledged at their school award ceremony. NOTE: *Individual are NOT eligible to be on the screening and or selection committee if they are related to an applicant in any way.*

***Due by February 23, 2018*** KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IN SERVICE TO ONE. IN SERVICE TO ALL.

APPLICATION FORM:

APPLICANS NAME:

PARENTS NAME AND AFFILIATION (Marion Council #6210 and or Ladies Auxiliary):

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

DATE OF BIRTH:

ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL:

GRADUATION DATE:

****ANSWER THE FOLLOWING****

Do you attend church on a regular basis? (please place and X by the appropriate selection) Yes: No:

Do you participate in activities that denote a practicing Catholic concept? (Please type and explain your response below):

List and explain your involvement in parish, school, and community activities. (Please type and explain your response below):

****ESSAY**** (Please complete your essay on a separate page and include with your application.)

Describe in essay form (300 words): Explain what your faith means to you. How does your Catholic faith influence your relationships with your family, church, and community; and how will your Catholic faith influence your relationships in the future?

Please return the essay with your scholarship application. Please do not write your name on the essay or in the essay context.

For additional information or clarification call Randy Barton (618)889-3923.