<p> Knights of Columbus</p><p>MARION COUNCIL, No. 6210 P.O. BOX 184 MARION, ILLINOIS, 62959</p><p>KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP MARION COUNCIL #6210 AND LADIES AUXILIARY</p><p>PURPOSE: To assist a person who is pursuing an academic/vocational post secondary educational program.</p><p>CRITERIA: This person will be chosen based on their written application and the required essay at the end of this application.</p><p>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; a member of St. Joseph Parish, Marion, IL or a dependent of a member of Knights of Columbus Council #6210. Proof of school admission required to receive scholarship funds.</p><p>SCREENING & SELECTION COMMITTEE: *Members of Council #6210 *Members of the Ladies Auxiliary</p><p>SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: (3) $1,000.00</p><p>SUBMISSION: Application must be submitted to the Marion High School Guidance Office by February 27, 2014.</p><p>*Individuals not eligible to be on screening and selection committee if related to an applicant in any way.*</p><p>***Due by February 27, 2014*** Marion Knights of Columbus Council #6210</p><p>APPLICATION FORM:</p><p>APPLICANT NAME: </p><p>ADDRESS: </p><p>TELEPHONE NUMBER: </p><p>DATE OF BIRTH: </p><p>HIGH SCHOOL: </p><p>GRADUATION DATE: </p><p>****ANSWER THE FOLLOWING****</p><p>Do you attend church on a regular basis? (please place and X by the appropriate selection) Yes: No: </p><p>Do you participate in activities that denote a practicing Catholic concept? (Please type and explain your response below): </p><p>List and explain your involvement in parish, school, and community activities. (Please type and explain your response below): </p><p>****ESSAY**** (Please complete your essay on a separate page and include with your application.)</p><p>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? </p><p>Please return the essay with your scholarship application. Please do not write your name on the essay or in the essay context. </p><p>If additional information or clarification is needed, call William Hess (618) 993-6504</p>