Knights of Columbus Scholarships
The Nassau Chapter and the New York State Council offer scholarships and financial help to the sons and daughters of our members.
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Nassau Chapter Catholic High School Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic aptitude, church, school and community involvement. Applications usually due in April.
Nassau Chapter Catholic Elementary School Grants are awarded to the son or daughter of a member attending a Catholic Elementary School. Selection is determined by a lottery drawing. Application usually due in May.
Nassau Chapter Religious Education Grants are awarded to the son or daughter of a member enrolled in a parish based religious education program (CCD). Selection is determined by a lottery drawing. Applications usually due in May.
The Nassau Chapter Veit Young Catholic Scholar Incentive Award is a $ 2,000.00 grant for the first year of study by the son or daughter of member enrolled in post high school studies. Selection is based on the submission of a themed one-thousand-word essay. Applications usually due in March and April.
Further information, applications and submission dates on the above can be obtained by visiting the Nassau Chapter website , www.nassauchapterkofc.org or by contacting PGK Austin Cannon, Jr. at 516 221-7186.
The New York State Council offers an academic scholarship and a tuition grant based on financial need to incoming Catholic High School students. Information and applications can be obtained from the State Council website, www.newyorkknights.com. The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus offers a number of college scholarships. For information go the Supreme Council Website, www.kofc.org and click What We Do – Scholarships.