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The Order's various life insurance plans are available through our agents for a healthy child. But what about children who are physically challenged or mentally handicapped? In these cases, Knights of Columbus offers:
The Order's various life insurance plans are available through our agents for a healthy child. But what about children who are physically challenged or mentally handicapped? In these cases, Knights of Columbus offers:
- $5,000.00 life insurance for a member's uninsurable child
- Up to $5,000.00 life insurance for a mentally retarded child
Death Benefits include:
- A $1,500.00 death benefit to the family when a child dies less than 61 days after birth.
- A $750.00 death benefit to the family when a child is stillborn.
To be eligible for these benefits, the member must be in good standing with his Council, and at least one parent and the children not declined for insurance must be insured under an individual Knights of Columbus certificate.
Orphan Fraternal Benefits:
An Orphan Fraternal Benefit of $80.00 monthly is paid for support of each eligible orphan. The child also may be eligible for up to $1,750.00 each year in educational grants. For a child to be eligible for these two orphan benefits, the father must have been in good standing with his Council and at least one parent must have been insured under a Knights of Columbus certificate. The child must be less than 19 years of age and be insured by an individual Knights of Columbus certificate.
Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefits:
Free benefit up to $2,500.00 each for member and spouse. Contact Ken Bagnasco for qualification information.
Columbian Squires:
An organization of more than 20,000 young men who have fun and share their Catholic faith, help people in need, and enjoy the company of friends in social, family, athletic, cultural, civic and spiritual activities. As a Squire, you'll be a member of one of more than 1,300 "circles" located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, the Caribbean, and other places where Knights of Columbus councils are located. Every circle is sponsored by a Knights of Columbus council, and Knights serve as adult counselors to the group.
A Squires circle is designed to be run both by and for young men. Through their local circle, Squires work and socialize as a group of friends, gradually developing into Catholic leaders.
Squires graduating from the program at age 18 are eligible for college and vocations scholarships offered by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council office. They are urged to join the Knights to continue their commitment to Columbanism.
If you are a Catholic young man, 10 to 18 years old, you should be a member of the Columbian Squires!
Scholarship Benefits:
Scholarship Overview: Each year the Knights of Columbus awards millions of dollars in scholarships and fellowships at the college and graduate levels. Grants are made both by the Supreme Council and by individual local councils. Contact your local council for information on local scholarship and financial aid programs.
Here is a complete list of the scholarships available, http://www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/members/scholarships/
Supreme Council's Programs:
Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships
The Knights of Columbus annually awards sixty-two Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to student entering the freshman class in a college program leading to a bachelor's degree. Twelve scholarships are available to the Catholic University of America in
Director of ScholarshipAid
Knights of
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships (
The Knights of Columbus awards annually twelve Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria (Canada) Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to students entering the first year of university study leading to a baccalaureate degree at colleges or universities in Canada. To be eligible, an applicant must be a member in good standing in a Canadian council of the Knights of Columbus or the son or daughter of such a member or a deceased member. The scholarships, awarded on the basis of academic excellence, are renewable each year of undergraduate study to a total of four years pending satisfactory academic performance. Scholarship applications, which are to be filed by May 1, may be obtained from:
Director of Scholarship Aid
Knights of
P.O. Box 1670
K of C Educational Trust Scholarships
The Knights of Columbus established the Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust Fund to provide scholarships for children of members in good standing who died or became permanently and totally disabled:
1. While serving in the military from a cause connected directly with military service during a period of
conflict.
2. As a result of criminal violence while in the lawful performance of their duties as full-time law
enforcement officers or full-time firemen.
The Educational Trust Scholarships are for undergraduate studies in a program leading to a bachelor's degree at a Catholic college and include the amount not covered by other financial aid for tuition, room, board, fees and books. A candidate for benefits is required to submit supporting documents to establish eligibility. The Knights of Columbus membership record is verified at the Supreme Council Office. Applications may be obtained from:
Director of Scholarship Aid
Knights of
PO Box 1670
Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships
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 mentally retarded children. The maximum amount of the grant is $2,000 payable to the university in amounts not to exceed $500 per semester. 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. Fellowship applications, which are to be filed by May 1, may be obtained from:
Committee on Fellowships
Knights of
PO Box 1670
John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships
John W. McDevitt
The Knights of Columbus awards approximately 36 John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships annually.
An applicant must be:
A U.S. student entering freshman year of undergraduate study at a Catholic college or Catholic university in the United States.
A member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus or the wife, widow, son or daughter of such a member or deceased member. (Fourth Degree membership is not a qualification for scholarship eligibility).
These academic-based scholarships of $1,500 each are administered in conformance with the rules governing the Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships. Applications are designed for either Pro Deo and Pro Patria or John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) scholarships. Incoming freshmen planning to attend a Catholic college or Catholic university may obtain an application after Oct. 1 by writing:
Department of Scholarships
Knights of Columbus
PO Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
or using this form.
Completed applications must be received by the Knights of Columbus Department of Scholarships by March 1 of the following year.
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The Knights of Columbus awards approximately 36 John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships annually.
An applicant must be:
A U.S. student entering freshman year of undergraduate study at a Catholic college or Catholic university in the United States.
A member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus or the wife, widow, son or daughter of such a member or deceased member. (Fourth Degree membership is not a qualification for scholarship eligibility).
These academic-based scholarships of $1,500 each are administered in conformance with the rules governing the Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships. Applications are designed for either Pro Deo and Pro Patria or John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) scholarships. Incoming freshmen planning to attend a Catholic college or Catholic university may obtain an application after Oct. 1 by writing:
Department of Scholarships
Knights of Columbus
PO Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
or using this form.
Completed applications must be received by the Knights of Columbus Department of Scholarships by March 1 of the following year.