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Thank you for your interest in applying for one of our scholarships. It was the wish of Henry and Marion Knott that academically excellent Catholic students attend Catholic schools to become leaders in their schools, communities, and the Catholic church.<\/p>\n
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Please review our initial criteria for application. Meeting eligibility requirements means the application may be reviewed, but it does not guarantee a scholarship. If your student does not meet these initial requirements, do not apply. We make no exceptions to our criteria. Additional details about criteria are in the following Scholarship section. It is the responsibility of the applicant family to review our materials carefully.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The student is Catholic or officially converted into the Catholic church.<\/p>\n
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The student and family reside in, and are registered parishioners in, the Archdiocese of Baltimore.<\/p>\n
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The student has applied for or is enrolled in a parish Catholic elementary school.<\/p>\n
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The parish school is located in one of the following counties: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County.<\/p>\n
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The student is currently in 4th grade.<\/p>\n
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The student has all \u201cA\u201d grades (93 or above) in: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts for the last two grading periods.<\/p>\n
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The student has scored in at least the 92nd percentile on the WINTER MAP test in each of the following categories: Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts.<\/p>\n
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