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Scholarships

The Missouri State Council awards a total of eleven (11) scholarships each year. Each scholarship has an annual award of $1,500, payable in installments of $750 per semester.

Scholarship Categories

Luke E. Hart Memorial Scholarships

  • Four scholarships awarded annually.
  • Recipients must attend one of the branches of the University of Missouri: Columbia, St. Louis, Rolla, or Kansas City.
  • If fewer than four qualified applicants apply, these scholarships may be awarded as specified for Missouri State Scholarships.

Missouri State Scholarships

  • Three scholarships awarded annually.
  • Recipients may attend any accredited university or college within the state of Missouri.

Vocation Scholarships

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

Tech School Scholarship

  • One scholarship awarded annually.
  • Recipient may attend any accredited technical school. These are normally two-year programs.

Eligibility

Applicants 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.

Note: Membership requirements do not apply to Vocation applicants.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship winners are selected based on the following:

  • Catholic citizenship
  • Community service
  • Scholarship
  • Financial need

All scholarships are for Missouri residents, and payments are made directly to the institution.

Application Process

Completed applications must use the 2024-2025 application form, available on the state website. Required certification forms must be postmarked no later than February 20, 2025.

Questions may be directed to Chairman Paul O’Brien.