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

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.

Application

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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

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

Bishop Greco Scholarship

Eligibility and History

Eligibility

Requirements

Application

Additional Information