Calendar of Events

The Knott Scholar experience extends far beyond the classroom. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for scholars, families, alumni, and supporters to gather, celebrate achievements, build meaningful connections, and grow together in faith and community.

Knott Scholars can use most of our events for service hours at their respective school. If applicable, service hours are presented below for each event. If you need your service hours approved by someone on the Knott Scholarship Funds team, please email the request to Mrs. Katie Johnson at alumni@knottscholars.org. Other event participants who are not Knott Scholars may use the event for their service hours at their school but must seek approval of their service from the event staff not a Knott Scholarship Funds staff member.

29 August

9:00am – 12pm

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

3 Service Hours Available at this Event

Summer Community Day

The Knott Scholar Community will work in teams on the Little Portions Farm and then join for food and fun!

Registration required and limited to 100 people.

17 October

9:00am – 12pm

REGISTRATION CLOSED

2 Service Hours Available at this Event

First Fruits Farm!

Registration required and limited to 150 people.

Visit the First Fruits Farm event registration page.
Select your desired event and follow the on-screen instructions to access the CERVIS registration system. If this is your first time using the CERVIS online registration system, you will be prompted to create a Volunteer Profile.
Event Reservation Code: KNOTT

8 November

11:00am – 1pm

1.5 Service Hours Available at this Event

Paint Empty Bowls!

Current elementary scholars will gather at The Catholic High School of Baltimore in fellowship to paint bowls for the 2027 Empty Bowls event.

For adults and other guests who want to participate, please bring $20 CASH for each bowl you wish to paint.

23 January

9:00am – 5pm

Click here to see the schedule and transportation details!

Building Connections

This will be a special “Connected in Faith” day designed to bring our Scholar community together through faith, friendship, fun, and personal growth. Scholars will travel to Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD. for a full day of activities and opportunities to connect with fellow Scholars, current students, and seminarians. The day will include a Grotto scavenger hunt, personal development breakout sessions, a private Mass, lunch, and a Mount St. Mary’s women’s basketball game at Knott Arena. Bus transportation is provided from Ellicott City, making it easy for Scholars to enjoy the entire experience together.

*Inclement Weather Date: February 13, 2027

Find out more about Building Connections.

Knott Scholarship Funds - Building Connections

Event for Everyone

Event for Select Knott Scholars