ELIGIBILITY

An applicant must be:

• Entering freshman year, of a four-year, undergraduate program, leading to a bachelor's degree, at a Catholic college or Catholic university, in the United States.
• A member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, a son or daughter of such a member, or of a such a deceased member, who at the time of death, was in good standing, or a Columbian Squire in good standing. (Not limited to Fourth Degree members.)

HISTORY

Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships

At its 1965 meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, the Supreme Council established the Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarship Trust to provide undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 each at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., with scholarships available to members and sons and daughters of members and two scholarships available to Columbian Squires. While a specific number of scholarships continue to be dedicated to The Catholic University of America, the program has expanded over the years to include other Catholic universities and colleges. In 1991, the award was increased from $1,000 per year to $1,500 per year.

John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships

The John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarship Fund was established in tribute to the 11th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, John W. McDevitt, a distinguished educator during his career prior to becoming Deputy Supreme Knight and then Supreme Knight in 1964. Earnings of the established fund provide undergraduate scholarships of $1,500 per year to selected applicants.

Percy J. Johnson Endowed Scholarships

In 1990, a bequest was received from the estate of Percy J. Johnson of Seville Council 93 in Brockton, Mass. Mr. Johnson stipulated that scholarships be awarded to young men who demonstrate financial need. Accordingly, FAFSA SAR reporting is required in the application process. Earnings of the established fund provide undergraduate scholarships of $1,500 per year to selected applicants.

Anthony J. LaBella Endowed Scholarships

Between 1995-97, a bequest was received from the estate of Anthony J. LaBella. Having received kindness as a youth from Knights, Mr. LaBella provided that, similarly, his benevolence would assist others through his bequest. Earnings of the established fund provide undergraduate scholarships of $1,500 per year to selected applicants.

Frank L. Goularte Endowed Scholarships

In 2000, Frank L. Goularte gave a monetary gift to provide scholarships based on need to deserving students. In honor of Brother Goularte’s generosity and support of higher education for Catholic students, the Frank L. Goularte Scholarship Fund was established. This needs-based scholarship requires FAFSA SAR reporting in the application process. Earnings of the established fund provide undergraduate scholarships of $1,500 per year to selected applicants.

APPLICATION

To start a new application, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to https://aim.applyISTS.net/KofC
2. Login to your existing ISTS Account OR create a new account by clicking the “Don’t have an account? Register!” link
   • Be sure to use an email address that you check regularly; do not use a school email address as these expire after graduation
3. Once you have successfully logged in, you will be redirected to the Scholarship Eligibility Page
   • If you are directed to your ISTS Home Page instead of the application, click the Add New Application button, enter the program key KofC, and click apply.
4. Complete all required fields, upload your required documents, request all required supplements and click the “Submit” button to save your information.
5. Return to your ISTS Home Page at https://aim.applyISTS.com to monitor your application status. Your application status must update to Complete to be considered for the scholarship program.
   • Note: Once you are successfully logged in, you will be automatically redirected to the application form. On rare instances (typically as a result of the applicant’s browser settings), you may be redirected to the ISTS home page instead of the application form. In those cases, you would be instructed to click the Add New Application button, enter the Program Key KofC and click Apply.
     
     Direct link to apply: https://aim.applyISTS.net/KofC
     Program Key: KofC
     
     Program Support website: https://istsprogramsupport.com/
     
     Email: ContactUs@applyISTS.com
     
     ISTS Program Support: (855) 670-4787 (Please allow 48 hours for response) 
     Available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (CST)
     
     For assistance go to the ISTS Home Page, click the green button at the bottom right hand corner of the screen to Schedule a Callback, Live Chat with an Agent during business hours or send your questions via email.
     
     Please be sure to progress through the application in the order of the tabs at the top, as the sequence of screens builds on the previous screen and one cannot skip back and forth between tabs. You may also click the “Program FAQ” button on each tab to learn more about the program and get answers to commonly asked questions. A Home Page Tutorial is found in the last few pages of the FAQ document.

Names of winners will be published in the September issue of COLUMBIA magazine.

The maximum scholarship is $1,500 per year, renewable each year of undergraduate study to a total of four years, upon evidence of satisfactory performance and subject to the discretion of the Department of Scholarships