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SUPPORTING ACADEMICALLY TALENTED CATHOLIC STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9 FOR UP TO 4 YEARS<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”STEP 3: START APPLICATION” open_toggle_text_color=”#ED1C24″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font_size=”18px” toggle_line_height=”1.4em” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Applications are available beginning January 28, 2027.<\/p>\n
To begin your application, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”STEP 4: ONCE THE APPLICATION IS BEGUN, REQUEST REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM THE CURRENT PRINCIPAL” open_toggle_text_color=”#ED1C24″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font_size=”18px” toggle_line_height=”1.4em” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Your current principal serves as the designated reference. As soon as you assign the reference in the application, the principal will be automatically notified via Submittable that an application is pending. You may submit your application to the Knott Scholarship Funds before this reference is completed. Once the reference is completed and submitted, it will automatically attach to your application. All references must be received by the deadline. No exceptions.<\/p>\n For students currently attending an Archdiocesan School:<\/strong><\/p>\n For students attending an independent Catholic school, private school, public school, or who are homeschooled:<\/strong><\/p>\n For students who attend a Catholic school this year, but were at a different school in the previous academic year:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”STEP 5: TRACK THE TIMELINE” open_toggle_text_color=”#ED1C24″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font_size=”18px” toggle_line_height=”1.4em” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Applications available: January 28, 2027.<\/p>\n High school acceptance letters delivered: February 18, 2027<\/p>\n Submitted applications will be reopened on February 18, 2027, and you will be notified, for high school acceptance letter uploads.<\/p>\n Completed Knott Scholarship applications due: 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2027.<\/p>\n After the initial evaluation, if selected for an interview, you will be notified during the week of March 8.<\/p>\n Interviews will take place during the week of March 15.<\/p>\n Winners will be announced around April 12.<\/p>\n Mandatory Celebration Mass, Pinning, and Orientation will be held April 25, 2027.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”STEP 6: PARENT CHECKLIST” open_toggle_text_color=”#ED1C24″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_free_form=”.checklist {|| list-style: none !important; \/* Forces the default bullets to disappear *\/|| list-style-type: none !important; \/* Double-protection for all browsers *\/|| padding-left: 20px;||}||||.checklist li {|| position: relative;|| margin-bottom: 10px;|| padding-left: 25px; ||}||||.checklist li::before {|| content: %22%922713%22; || position: absolute;|| left: 0;|| top: 0;|| color: #ED1C25; || font-weight: bold;|| font-size: 1.1em;||}||” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font_size=”18px” toggle_line_height=”1.4em” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_divider color=”#333333″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_id=”additional-info” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion closed_toggle_background_color=”#EDEDED” icon_color=”#333333″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||50px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ db_closeable=”on” db_initial_state=”all_closed” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_icon__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”DETAILED ELIGIBILITY DESCRIPTIONS” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#ED1C24″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font_size=”18px” toggle_line_height=”1.4em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\n
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Additional Information Regarding Criteria and Application<\/h2>\n