The Knights of Columbus empowers Catholic men to live their faith and serve their family, parish, community and country.

Among the many activities in which the Knights are involved is the education of young people. The scholarship program of the Nova Scotia State Council is but one of the tangible examples of the interest and the support of that education.

The primary aim of this education program is to assist promising Catholic youth of good character and of high moral standards who are deserving and in need of financial assistance to continue their studies at the post-secondary level. Studies may be pursued at any legally and State Council approved University, College, or Community College beyond the secondary level in the world.

Who are the Knights of Columbus?

QUALIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS

1. Scholarships are open to applicants who are practicing Catholics of good moral character, who are residents of Nova Scotia, who are completing Nova Scotia Grade 12 or attending first year University, College, or Community College beyond the secondary level and who need financial assistance.

2. Other things being equal, preference will be given to members of the Knights of Columbus in good standing, their sons, their daughters, brothers, sisters, wives and grandchildren. This preference will also extend to applicants so related to deceased members who were in good standing at the time of death.

3. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and on high academic standing. The Committee, at its own discretion, may require an examination for any and all applicants.

4. Scholarships are tenable at any legally recognized and State Council approved University, College, or Community College beyond the secondary level.

5. Non renewable scholarships are awarded annually valued at $1,000 each to successful applicants undertaking undergraduate studies at a post secondary educational institution.

6. Scholarship payments are mailed out by the end of January each year. Cheques are made out jointly to the recipients and the University/College.

7. The NS State Council of the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to abandon or modify the scholarship program in the event of circumstances the nature of which would render the continuance of the program impractical.

How to Apply

Application forms and further information may be obtained from the State Scholarship Representative or other officials of the local Knights of Columbus Councils nearest the homes of the applicants.

The completed application form (below) and the required documents must be returned to Alex Stapleton (alex.stapleton@holytrinityns.ca) by Sunday, March 15th, 2026.

Along with this completed application form, applicants must present the following documents:

• An Official Transcript sealed or sent directly to the Scholarship Coordinator as follows:

  • For students currently attending Grade 12: an official transcript of Grade 11 & 12 final marks and the Grade 12 midterm/first semester marks.

  • For students currently attending first year University, College, or Community College: an official transcript of all High School final marks, and an official transcript of the University, College, or Community College midterm marks.

• At least one (1) letter of reference from an appropriate school official.

• A letter of reference from their Parish Priest or a Parish representative (this can be coordinated through the Metanoia Youth Ministry Office).

• A letter from the candidate outlining their involvement related to Church, School and Community Activities.

Questions and Completed Applications Should be sent to:

Alex Stapleton

Youth Ministry Coordinator, Holy Trinity Parish

alex.stapleton@holytrinityns.ca

Completed Applications may also be dropped off in person:

Preparing Your Envelope for Drop Off:

Place all appropriate application documents in one sealed envelope and write on the outside:

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

ATTN: Alex Stapleton

Holy Trinity Parish Office

Drop Off Sealed Envelope: Tuesday-Friday 9am-12noon

Anytime the Church is Open

➡️Slide Sealed Envelope Under Main Office Door

Friday Night Bingo

Fridays 5:30-10pm (Holy Trinity Parish Hall)

➡️Please drop off in a sealed envelope to a Knight

By Snail Mail:

Holy Trinity Parish Youth Ministry

4 Beaver Bank Road

Lower Sackville, NS

B4E 1G3