Knights of Columbus Deacon Terry Peacock Memorial Scholarship
This year theme:
In a Homily in November 2021 Pope Francis is quoted saying:
“The face of God revealed by Jesus is that of a Father concerned for and close to the poor. In everything, Jesus teaches that poverty is not the result of fate, but a concrete sign pointing to his presence among us. We do not find him when and where we want, but see him in the lives of the poor, in their sufferings and needs, in the often-inhuman conditions in which they are forced to live. As I never tire of repeating, the poor are true evangelizers, for they were the first to be evangelized and called to share in the Lord's joy and his kingdom.”
Respond to this statement. How can you interact and help the poor of our community? What might you learn from these encounters?
2024 scholarship winners: Tyler Considine and Noelle Keso.
Availability
St. Sebastian Knights of Columbus; Council #14255, has made a provision for two (2) $1,000 youth scholarships for graduating 8th grade parishioners of St. Sebastian Elementary School, Our Lady of the Elms Grade School, and PSR program. The scholarship may be used to further a catholic education at one of our area catholic high schools. The two scholarships; one for a young man, the other for a young woman, will be awarded for their upcoming school year. St. Sebastian Knights of Columbus Council # 14255 voted unanimously to name the scholarship: The Knights of Columbus Deacon Terry Peacock Memorial Scholarship, in recognition of Deacon Terry's dedicated service to the young people of St. Sebastian parish.
Eligibility
Any graduating eight grade student from St. Sebastian School, Our Lady of the Elms Grade School, or participant in St. Sebastian Parish School of Religion (PSR), who wishes to further their catholic education at a local catholic high school.
Criteria
Applicants must submit an application, along with an essay for consideration
Desired essay length: type written, 12 pt. font, double spaced, 250 - 500 words recommended
Scholarship eligibility is not need based, nor will the determination committee seek personal information from an applicant’s family
All students are eligible, not just children of Knights of Columbus members
The applicant, by participation and submittal of an essay, signals his or her willingness to earn one of the scholarships and to enroll in an area catholic high school in 2024.
Deadline for submitting application and essay to the school office is Friday, January 24, 2025. Late entries will not be considered.
Fund disbursement directly to the specific Catholic school chosen by the awardees
Notification to awardees by March 1, 2025. Formal presentation to awardees at St. Sebastian Foundation Scholarship Mass.
Please submit application & essay to St. Sebastian School Office.
Questions may be referred to:
Mr. Tim Sullivan; Knights of Columbus Council 14255 Youth Program Director