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Scholarships

The Missouri State Council is pleased to announce its annual scholarship program. In alignment with this year’s theme, "Your grace is sufficient for me," we seek to support students who exemplify faith, resilience, and a commitment to service as they pursue their educational and spiritual callings.The Council awards a total of eleven (11) scholarships each year. Each scholarship provides an annual award of $1,500, payable directly to the institution in installments of $750 per semester.

Available Scholarships

  • Four (4) Luke E. Hart Memorial Scholarships

Recipients must attend one of the branches of the University of Missouri (Columbia, St. Louis, Rolla, or Kansas City). Note: If fewer than four qualified applicants apply, these may be awarded as Missouri State Scholarships.

  • Three (3) Missouri State Scholarships

Recipients may attend any accredited university or college within the state of Missouri.

  • Three (3) Vocation Scholarships

Recipients may attend any accredited seminary or college of their choice to study for a vocation to the religious life. Note: If no applications are received for the priesthood or religious communities, these may be awarded to other applicants, with preference given to those attending Catholic institutions.

  • One (1) Tech School Scholarship

The recipient may attend any accredited Technical School (normally a two-year program).

Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must be Missouri residents. Scholarship winners are selected by a committee appointed by the State Deputy based on Catholic citizenship, community service, scholarship, and financial need.

Except where noted, the student must meet one of the following criteria:

  • A member of the Knights of Columbus.

  • The son, daughter, or wife of a member of the Knights of Columbus in good standing.

  • The son, daughter, or non-remarried wife of a deceased member of the Knights of Columbus.

  • A member of a Ladies Auxiliary of a Missouri Knights Council.

  • A minor child whose legal guardian is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Exception: Membership requirements do not apply to Vocation Scholarship applicants.

Application Process

To be considered for the 2027–2028 academic year, applicants must use only the official 2027-2028 application form, which is available on the state website. Click here for these forms. 

  • Submission: Completed applications and all required certification forms must be postmarked no later than February 20, 2027.

  • Disbursement: Payments are made directly to the educational institution.

As our students step forward into their futures, we pray that they lean on the promise that "Your grace is sufficient for me," finding the strength and support they need to succeed and serve.

Questions may be directed to Chairman Paul O’Brien.