Becas de educación secundaria

• certificado de bautismo católico, o un certificado de bautismo y una Profesión de Fe.
• Información de contacto del director o directora de la escuela actual, a quien se le pedirá que envíe una evaluación de su hijo.
• Contact information for the principal of the Catholic high school your child wishes to attend.
• Formulario de verificación parroquial, con fecha posterior al 5 de enero de 2027.
• High school acceptance letter, which may be uploaded later after the initial application process is completed.

Las solicitudes están disponibles a partir del 28 de enero de 2027.

1. Confirme que su hijo cumple cada requisito de elegibilidad antes de presentar la solicitud.
2. Cree una cuenta en Submittable cuando se abra el portal. La cuenta debe crearse utilizando el nombre y la dirección de correo electrónico del padre o madre. Podrá trabajar en la solicitud y guardarla antes de enviarla.
3. Complete y envie las secciones para padres o tutores con los documentos requeridos tan pronto como estén listos.
4. Upload the high school acceptance letter when it becomes available.

Para iniciar tu solicitud, haga clic aquí.

Tu director actual es la persona designada como referencia. Tan pronto como designes a la persona de referencia en la solicitud, se le notificará automáticamente a través de Submittable que hay una solicitud pendiente. Puedes enviar tu solicitud a los Fondos de Becas Knott antes de que se complete esta referencia. Una vez que la referencia se complete y se envíe, se adjuntará automáticamente a tu solicitud. Todas las referencias deben recibirse antes de la fecha límite. No hay excepciones.

For students currently attending an Archdiocesan School:

• La Arquidiócesis enviará las calificaciones numéricas y los resultados de los exámenes directamente a la oficina del Fondo de Becas Knott. El director no tiene que presentar las calificaciones ni los resultados de los exámenes.

Para los estudiantes que asisten a una escuela católica independiente, una escuela privada, una escuela pública o que reciben educación en casa:

• El director actual será responsable de subir las calificaciones numéricas.
• Si su hijo asiste a una escuela pública, es posible que tenga que coordinarse con la oficina de orientación para convertir las calificaciones en valores numéricos que el director pueda presentar.
• Si su hijo recibe educación en el hogar, por favor revise los requisitos para la educación en el hogar aquí: Homeschool Requirements.
• The Archdiocese will send WINTER MAP scores directly to the Knott Scholarship Funds office.
• Parents should contact the admissions or enrollment office at a Catholic school to arrange testing. The student may test one time only, and that is the only WINTER MAP result that will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the parent to coordinate testing with the Catholic high school.

For students who attend a Catholic school this year, but were at a different school in the previous academic year:

• El director de la escuela católica se encargará de subir las calificaciones numéricas de tu escuela anterior.
• Deberás obtener esas calificaciones numéricas, junto con una carta de tu exdirector o consejero escolar en la que se certifique la exactitud de las calificaciones, y entregarlas al director de la escuela católica.
• The Archdiocese of Baltimore will provide the current academic grades along with WINTER MAP test scores directly to the Knott Scholarship Funds Office.

• Grades from the last marking period of 7th grade and the first marking period of 8th grade should be available by the end of December.
• HSPT scores should be available by the end of December.
• WINTER MAP scores should be available by the first week of February. Confirm those scores with your school. Only winter scores are used for application purposes.

Solicitudes disponibles: 28 de enero de 2027.

High school acceptance letters delivered: February 18, 2027

Submitted applications will be reopened on February 18, 2027, and you will be notified, for high school acceptance letter uploads.

Fecha límite para entregar las solicitudes completas de la Beca Knott: 5:00 p. m. del 5 de marzo de 2027.

After the initial evaluation, if selected for an interview, you will be notified during the week of March 8.

Interviews will take place during the week of March 15.

Los ganadores se darán a conocer alrededor del 12 de abril.

La misa de celebración obligatoria, la entrega de insignias y la sesión de orientación se llevarán a cabo el 25 de abril de 2027.

• My child is CURRENTLY in 8th grade.
• Mi hijo o hija es católico(a) o se ha convertido oficialmente a la Iglesia Católica, y tengo el certificado de bautismo.
• My family lives in an eligible area, is registered in a Catholic parish, and my child has applied to an eligible Catholic high school.
• My child earned at least the 95th percentile composite score on the HSPT.
• My child earned at least the 92nd percentile in Reading, Mathematics, and Language Usage on the WINTER MAP assessment that was administered in a Catholic school.
• My child earned at least a 93 in every required subject for both required grading periods.
• I have a completed Parish Verification Form dated no earlier than January 5, 2027, and I will upload it myself to the application.
• I have the name and contact information for the principal of my child’s current school, as well as the Catholic high school to which my child is applying.
• Entiendo que puedo enviar mi parte antes de que se complete la referencia y se me notificará una vez que se reciba la referencia.
• I understand the high school acceptance letter may be uploaded later.
• Enviaré todo lo requerido a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes 5 de marzo de 2027.

Above is a summary only. It is responsibility of the parent to comply with all directions and criteria. If you do not meet ALL criteria, do not apply. Each year there are more qualified applicants than funds to award. We make no exceptions to our criteria.

Tuition exemption: Students who are exempt from tuition because of a parent’s employment by the school or parish are still eligible to apply. If awarded, the scholarship must be applied to tuition, and the school may apply its exemption to other expenses.

FINANCIAL NEED

Las becas Knott se otorgan principalmente por un rendimiento académico sobresaliente. En casos limitados, el programa también puede considerar una necesidad financiera extrema. Su hijo debe cumplir primero con todos los requisitos establecidos, incluidos todos los requisitos académicos, antes de que se pueda considerar la necesidad financiera.

• Cómo se evalúa la necesidad financiera: La necesidad financiera se determina a través de FACTS. En el portal de solicitudes se incluye un enlace a FACTS y el código requerido.
• Cuando se requiere información fiscal: La información fiscal puede ser requerida únicamente si solicita consideración por necesidad financiera a través de FACTS. Si no está solicitando consideración por necesidad financiera, no se requiere información fiscal. La oficina de los Fondos de Becas Knott se reserva el derecho de solicitar copias de su declaración de impuestos sobre la renta federal más reciente, incluidos todos los anexos utilizados.
• Cómo se clasifica a los estudiantes: Los estudiantes son clasificados según la información presentada en la solicitud. No se aceptan cartas de recomendación o de apoyo externas y no serán revisadas.
• Expedientes escolares: Al postularse, usted entiende que las calificaciones y los puntajes de los exámenes serán enviados a la oficina de Knott Scholarship Funds por la escuela actual de su hijo o por la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore, según corresponda.
• Confidencialidad y decisiones finales: Al postularse, los estudiantes, padres, tutores y el personal escolar aceptan que todas las calificaciones, puntajes de exámenes, evaluaciones, declaraciones de impuestos y la información relacionada recibida por la oficina de los Fondos de Becas Knott son estrictamente confidenciales y no se discutirán con los solicitantes, padres, tutores o personal escolar. Todas las decisiones son definitivas.
• Los premios son exclusivamente para la matrícula. De ser otorgados, los fondos de la beca se pagan directamente a la escuela y cubren únicamente la matrícula. Los libros, tarifas, etc., siguen siendo responsabilidad del padre o tutor.

El padre (o la madre) deberá:

1. Complete la solicitud en línea.
2. Sube el certificado de bautismo del niño.
3. Suba el Formulario de Verificación Parroquial.
4. Upload the high school acceptance letter when it becomes available.
5. Arrange for their child to have the WINTER MAP test administered at a Catholic parish school if the child is not already attending a Catholic parish school.

El director actual:

1. Provide numeric grades if the student attends a non-Archdiocesan school
2. Complete the reference.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will:

1. Provide HSPT scores.
2. Provide WINTER MAP scores.
3. Provide grades for those students currently enrolled in an Archdiocesan school.

The Knott Scholarship Office will:

1. Review the applications as they are submitted and contact the parent with any omissions, errors or questions before the deadline. Applications are processed in the order received.
2. Notify the parent if the application is complete before the deadline.
3. Will contact the applicant about a mandatory in-person interview.
4. Notify all applicants as to the final outcome of their applications. All decisions are final.

• Pinning Ceremony attendance is required: Newly designated Scholars must attend the Knott Scholarship Pinning Ceremony on Sunday, April 25, 2027, at St. Joe Fullerton Church, 8420 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21236. If a student cannot attend, the scholarship will not be awarded.
• Academic progress will be monitored: Ongoing grade reports will be sent to the Knott Scholarship Funds office during all four years of the scholarship.
• Annual updates are required: Students must complete a Scholar Profile each year and keep contact information up to date to maintain the scholarship.
• Participation matters: To maintain their scholarships, EACH year Knott Scholars are expected to attend at least one Knott Scholarship Funds event. Service, faith, networking, social, and community activities provide a way to help others as well as to build the community of Knott Scholars.
• Leadership is encouraged: Scholars are encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities in their schools, parishes, and communities, including the Knott Scholars Student Council when available.
• Alumni are expected to stay connected: Following graduation, Knott Scholar Alumni are expected to continue being an active member of the Knott Scholar community. This includes maintaining communication with the Knott Scholarship Funds office, offering support and assistance to other Knott Scholars through event attendance and/or social networking, and continue to be active participants in their school, church, and neighborhood communities.
• The award cannot be transferred: The student must attend the school listed on the application.
• Acknowledgment is required: Students and a parent or guardian will be asked to confirm these conditions. Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

Knott Scholarships are for full tuition for up to four years. No books, fees, etc. are covered by a Knott Scholarship. If awarded, your chosen school with replace ALL awards and aid with the funds supplied by the Knott Scholarship Office. We pay the school directly on behalf of your family.

Knott Scholars are expected to maintain academic excellence as outlined by their specific scholarships.

Knott Scholars are expected to make Knott Scholarship Funds’ events a priority and participate in at least one Knott Scholarship Funds community project or social event each year.

They are expected to provide information on their activities annually through a Scholar Profile, which is distributed by the ​Knott Scholarship Funds​ ​office.

Knott Scholars are expected to maintain contact with the Knott Scholarship Funds office once they have graduated and are designated as Knott Scholar Alumni.

Knott Scholars are expected to be active participants in their school, church, and neighborhood communities.

No, they are not. The ​Marion I. & Henry J. ​Knott Foundation is a ​separate​ organization that provides funding to organizations in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Schol​a​ships are awarded from the Knott Scholarship Funds. In any correspondence regarding a scholarship, inquiries should be made to the Knott Scholarship Funds.

Our portal is open for applications for a specific period of time. Feel free to begin the application and save it to draft form as you complete different sections. Before beginning the process, verify:

Your student meets the grade requirements.

• Your student meets all testing requirements. Contact your school administration if you are unsure about the test scores.
• The student is Catholic and is an active member of a parish in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and meets our geographic requirements.

If your application is submitted your reference/evaluation will be added to the application automatically. You do not need to wait for that notification to apply.

NO. Once you have determined the initial criteria are met, you should begin the application process. When the application is saved to draft form, your evaluator/reference is notified and can complete their portion. Waiting until the week the applications are due may not allow adequate time to address any questions or concerns from the Knott Scholarship Funds. All secondary applications that are submitted prior to the high school acceptance letters are re-opened so that you may indicate the high school of your choice and upload the acceptance letter.

The Knott Scholarship Funds office will contact you if there is an issue with your application. We will confirm when all materials have been received. Applications are reviewed for completeness in the order received.

Each year we receive more qualified applications than funds to distribute. We therefore do not make any exceptions to our application criteria.

We recommend the following:

Review the critical dates on the scholarship page that pertains to the type of scholarship you are interested in.

Verify all your child’s grades and test scores, especially the WINTER MAP test. Make sure you have all contact information for both the current and proposed school and your documentation (Baptismal Certificate, Parish Verification Form) at your disposal.

Begin your application, saving it in draft form and then submitting it when you have completed all the information for which you are responsible. You will be notified once your evaluator/reference completes their portion, and if there are any questions or omissions with your application. Then, the KSF Office will re-open your application once the acceptance letters (for secondary school) or the confirmation of enrollment information (for elementary school) are available.

Knott Scholars are encouraged to seek out leadership opportunities in their schools, parishes, and communities. Knott Scholarship Funds convenes a Knott Scholars Student Council for secondary students to apply leadership skills by planning and executing a variety of events. As an active member of our community, our Scholars are offered numerous and valuable opportunities to lead at our events, in our communications and with each other. Our team will communicate these opportunities to our Scholars, both past and present, on a consistent and timely basis.