This page presents information on the Maryland State Council opportunities.  Additional opportunities are available through the Supreme Council Scholarship Programs. 

The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several High School scholarships for its members and for Catholic Students in general.  Below is the complete information on these scholarships and information regarding eligibility for scholarship awards.  Awards may be applied to tuition payments only.

Application period is from October 1, 2022 to February 1, 2023. All applications must be received in their entirety by the Scholarship Committee no later than February 1, 2023. Scholarship information and application information is included below (preferred) or write to: Maryland State Council Knights of Columbus Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1468, Bowie, MD 20717. 

The Frederick M. Gossman Memorial High School Scholarship

Designed to assist members of the Knights of Columbus holding membership in councils within the jurisdiction of Maryland in paying tuition for their sons and daughters at accredited Catholic High Schools, three (3) grants of $1,500.00 per year for up to four years, and one (1) additional grant of $1,500.00 per year for up to four years funded by the Maryland Knights of Columbus Insurance Advisors, will be awarded.  Awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.  Continued support after the first year is contingent on continued academic success.  The children of deceased members are also eligible, provided the member was in good standing at the time of death.  Funds are applicable to tuition only.

The William J. O’Brien Jr., Memorial Catholic High School Scholarship

Three (3) grants of $1,500.00 per year for up to four years will be awarded.  Eligibility for a grant under this program is open to Catholic students who are residents of the State of Maryland.  Affiliation with the Knights of Columbus is not required.  However, children and grandchildren of a member of a Knights of Columbus council within the jurisdiction of Maryland are also eligible.  Applicants must have been officially accepted at or must be students at accredited Catholic High Schools.  Applications will be judged on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.  Continued support after the first year is contingent on continued academic success.  Funds are applicable to tuition only.