The Knott Scholarship Fund

Knott Scholarship Funds

Knott Scholarships are made possible through the Knott Scholarship Funds, established by Henry and Marion Knott. It was the wish of Henry and Marion Knott that academically talented Catholic Students use their gifts and talents to become leaders in their school, community, and the Catholic Church.

Knott Scholars have access to a network of alumni and current scholars who attended other Catholic schools and universities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

There are two types of undergraduate scholarships offered:

The Marion Burk Knott Scholarship

The Marion Burk Knott Scholarships are limited to incoming first-year students who are most deserving of assistance because of academic merit. The award is for four years, covers full tuition, and is renewable annually. This award applies to undergraduate work only.

Eligibility Requirements:

Student must be Catholic, as evidenced by the submission of a baptismal certificate and a letter from the current parish. This documentation need only be produced upon award, and will be sent to your enrollment representative at the Mount.
Student must reside in and be a registered in a parish in the following counties: Baltimore City, Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington counties.
Student must possess a 3.0 GPA.
Student must take and submit scores for either the SAT or the ACT for consideration.
Provide a copy of your Baptism Certificate and a letter from your parish that you are an active member.

Additional consideration is given to students demonstrating financial need. To be considered for a Marion Burk Knott Scholarship, a student must apply for admission and complete this application.

The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarships

These scholarships provide tuition assistance, with award amounts up to full tuition, renewable annually. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic merit and service, with no consideration for financial need. This award applies to undergraduate work only.

Eligibility Requirements:

Student must be Catholic, as evidenced by the submission of a baptismal certificate and a letter from the current parish.
Student must reside and be a registered parishioner in the following counties: Baltimore City, Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington.
Student must posses a 3.0 GPA to apply.
Student shows evidence of strong extra-curricular involvement in school and community.
Student must compete the form below

Recipients of EITHER the Marion Burk Knott Scholarship OR the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship have the following responsibilities:

Student Responsibilities:

Students selected to be Knott Scholars will have ongoing responsibilities in conjunction with receiving their scholarship:
Scholars must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA at the end of each semester. If the student falls below the required GPA, for a semester, they are placed on probation. If the GPA does not meet the requirements at the end of the next semester, the scholarship is terminated. Grades will be monitored by the Knott Scholarship Funds office.
Complete an annual “Scholar Profile”
Participate in various events sponsored by the Knott Scholarship Funds and Mount St. Mary's University
Upon award, sign an agreement with the Knott Scholarship Funds.

Please provide the following information to be considered:

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mobile Phone Number

Email

Birthdate

To be eligible for the Knott Scholarship Program, applicant must be Catholic, reside in and be a member of a parish in one of the following counties in the Archdioceses of Baltimore

Name and Address of Parish

Please include your written statement, which details your involvement in your church and community service.

Have you been the recipient of a Knott Scholarship previously? (Yes/No)

Selection of student scholarship recipients will be determined by March 1, 2025, with applications due by February 15. All applicants will be notified by email.

I understand and agree that the Knott Scholarship Funds will monitor my grades each marking period for the duration of the Knott Scholarship and that if I do not maintain the level of academic excellence expected of recipients of a Knott Scholarship, which is currently a 3.0 average per semester, after one marking period of probation, I will forfeit the reminder of the scholarship. I understand that the Knott Scholarship Funds are not covered by or subject to the requirements of FERPA, but that I may request copies of the records released to the Knott Scholarship Funds from the educational institutions that provided such records. I acknowledge and agree that I will provide annual information in the Student Profile, to include contact information as well as information regarding activities participated in and honors won, for possible publication. I further agree that my directory information will be made available by my institution to the Knott Scholarship Funds for the duration of my scholarship and upon request after my graduation. I hereby authorize the Knott Scholarship Funds to use photographs and video recordings of me in connection with my receipt of a Knott Scholarship, or any activity coordinated by the Knott Scholarship office in which I participate. I acknowledge and agree that photographs or videos of Knott Scholarship recipients, may be used and published for educational and promotional purposes, including, for example, such purposes as publications, website or social media content, or other print or electronic materials produced from time to time by the Knott Scholarship Funds. I agree that if I do not wish to be photographed or videotaped, I will notify the current Director at the Knott Scholarship Funds in writing. I understand that the Knott Scholarship Funds have no control over the use of photographs or video recordings taken by others or media that may cover the Knott Scholarship programs.

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The Knott Scholarship Fund