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    BISHOP GRECO SCHOLARSHIP

    The Knights of Columbus awards annually the Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships for full time graduate study leading to a Master's degree in a program designed for the preparation of classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities.

    BISHOP GRECO SCHOLARSHIP

    The Knights of Columbus awards annually the Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships for full time graduate study leading to a Master's degree in a program designed for the preparation of classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities.

    Eligibility and History

    APPLICATION AND FORMS

    Nexts Steps

    ELIGIBILITY

    • To be eligible, an applicant must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus or the wife, son or daughter of such a member or deceased member.
    • Special consideration will be given to applicants attending a Catholic graduate school.


    REQUIREMENTS

    These fellowships are for full time graduate study leading to a Master's degree in a program designed for the preparation of classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities.

    An official transcript of the applicant's undergraduate academic record is to be sent to the Committee on Fellowships through the Department of Scholarships at the Supreme Council office.

    An autobiographical statement which gives evidence of interest in this program as shown by an account of experiences, paid or voluntary, with people with intellectual disabilities must accompany this application. This statement should also give reasons for the selection of the graduate school named in this application.

    Two recommendations from professional people who have observed the applicant's work with people with intellectual disabilities are to be sent to the Committee on Fellowships.

    The grant will be sent directly to the university. A certified copy of acceptance as a full time student by a graduate school approved to prepare classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities must be received by the Committee on Fellowships before payment will be made.

    The decision of the Committee on Fellowships shall be final.

    The fellowship is granted at the beginning of a candidate's program of study and offers financial assistance for the educational costs at the graduate school up to a maximum of $500 a semester. The grant is renewable each succeeding semester of the program to a maximum of four semesters, upon evidence of satisfactory performance and subject to the discretion of the Committee on Fellowships.


    CONTACT INFORMATION

    Address all communications to:
    Department of Scholarships
    Knights of Columbus
    1 Columbus Plaza
    New Haven, Connecticut 06510-3326
    USA

    Telephone: (203) 752-4332 • Fax: (203) 752-4103 • Email: Scholarships@kofc.org

    APPLICATION

    Click this link and download the application.

    Fill in the form fields, or print out the application and fill in.

    Please email, fax, or mail application and required attachments in .pdf or Word format only, in a complete package to below address:

    Address all communications to:
    Department of Scholarships
    Knights of Columbus
    1 Columbus Plaza
    New Haven, Connecticut 06510-3326
    USA

    Telephone: (203) 752-4332 • Fax: (203) 752-4103 • Email: Scholarships@kofc.org

    NOTIFICATION PROCESS

     You will be notified by email when the application has been received in our office.


    MAY 1 DUE DATE

    The final date for filing this application, with membership verified by the Financial Secretary, complete with supporting documents, is May 1st. Materials submitted in support of the application are not returnable. Awardees and non-awardees will be notified in late June of the Scholarship Committee's decision.  Scholarship Committee decision on Scholarships are final.


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The grant will be sent directly to the university. A certified copy of acceptance as a full time student by a graduate school approved to prepare classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities must be received by the Committee on Fellowships before payment will be made.


    CONTACT INFO

    Address all communications to:
    Department of Scholarships
    Knights of Columbus
    1 Columbus Plaza
    New Haven, Connecticut 06510-3326
    USA

    Telephone: (203) 752-4332 • Fax: (203) 752-4103 • Email: Scholarships@kofc.org

    Eligibility and History

    ELIGIBILITY

    • To be eligible, an applicant must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus or the wife, son or daughter of such a member or deceased member.
    • Special consideration will be given to applicants attending a Catholic graduate school.


    REQUIREMENTS

    These fellowships are for full time graduate study leading to a Master's degree in a program designed for the preparation of classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities.

    An official transcript of the applicant's undergraduate academic record is to be sent to the Committee on Fellowships through the Department of Scholarships at the Supreme Council office.

    An autobiographical statement which gives evidence of interest in this program as shown by an account of experiences, paid or voluntary, with people with intellectual disabilities must accompany this application. This statement should also give reasons for the selection of the graduate school named in this application.

    Two recommendations from professional people who have observed the applicant's work with people with intellectual disabilities are to be sent to the Committee on Fellowships.

    The grant will be sent directly to the university. A certified copy of acceptance as a full time student by a graduate school approved to prepare classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities must be received by the Committee on Fellowships before payment will be made.

    The decision of the Committee on Fellowships shall be final.

    The fellowship is granted at the beginning of a candidate's program of study and offers financial assistance for the educational costs at the graduate school up to a maximum of $500 a semester. The grant is renewable each succeeding semester of the program to a maximum of four semesters, upon evidence of satisfactory performance and subject to the discretion of the Committee on Fellowships.


    CONTACT INFORMATION

    Address all communications to:
    Department of Scholarships
    Knights of Columbus
    1 Columbus Plaza
    New Haven, Connecticut 06510-3326
    USA

    Telephone: (203) 752-4332 • Fax: (203) 752-4103 • Email: Scholarships@kofc.org

    APPLICATION AND FORMS

    APPLICATION

    Click this link and download the application.

    Fill in the form fields, or print out the application and fill in.

    Please email, fax, or mail application and required attachments in .pdf or Word format only, in a complete package to below address:

    Address all communications to:
    Department of Scholarships
    Knights of Columbus
    1 Columbus Plaza
    New Haven, Connecticut 06510-3326
    USA

    Telephone: (203) 752-4332 • Fax: (203) 752-4103 • Email: Scholarships@kofc.org

    Nexts Steps

    NOTIFICATION PROCESS

     You will be notified by email when the application has been received in our office.


    MAY 1 DUE DATE

    The final date for filing this application, with membership verified by the Financial Secretary, complete with supporting documents, is May 1st. Materials submitted in support of the application are not returnable. Awardees and non-awardees will be notified in late June of the Scholarship Committee's decision.  Scholarship Committee decision on Scholarships are final.


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The grant will be sent directly to the university. A certified copy of acceptance as a full time student by a graduate school approved to prepare classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities must be received by the Committee on Fellowships before payment will be made.


    CONTACT INFO

    Address all communications to:
    Department of Scholarships
    Knights of Columbus
    1 Columbus Plaza
    New Haven, Connecticut 06510-3326
    USA

    Telephone: (203) 752-4332 • Fax: (203) 752-4103 • Email: Scholarships@kofc.org

    Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000

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