KSF in the News
Knott Scholars have diverse interests and are leading the way in their schools, parishes and communities. We are looking to feature more of how our Knott Scholars are making an impact and inspiring others to do the same. Connect with Bailey Jenkins, alumni@knottscholar.org to share your story!
Knott Scholars Book Drive a Success!
From collecting to distributing, our secondary Knott Scholars flexed their leadership skills and learned a lot about what it takes to run a successful Book Drive! The most impactful part of the day was getting to know the young men of the Fischer Program, a summer...
Knott Scholars Make a Difference at O’Dwyer Retreat Center
Elementary, secondary, and collegiate scholars gathered at the historic O'Dwyer Retreat Center for a day of impactful service on Saturday, August 17th. Together, they tackled 13 projects, including building benches and picnic tables, mulching, landscaping, edging, and...
A Knott Scholar Alumna’s Journey of Faith and Service
We recently reconnected with Sister Mary Madeline Todd, a remarkable Mt. de Sales & Knott Scholarship Alumna. During our conversation, Sister Mary reflected on how the Knott Scholarship has profoundly shaped her path, inspiring a lifelong dedication to Christ. As...
Knott Scholar Alumna Spotlight
Kelly Brown, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Class of 1985 We had a chance to catch up with Kelly Brown, Knott Scholar Alumna. Read more to learn about how the scholarship has impacted her life and some great advice she has for our current scholars. How did you...
Awarding Knott Scholarships – How YOU Can Help!
Both the Marion Burk Knott Scholarship Fund, and the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship Fund, have their own endowments. Members of our Investment Committees meet four times a year, (usually virtually) with an investment advisor, to help manage the portfolios so...
Goosechase event
Knott Scholars gathered for a fun day of networking hosted by Loyola University Maryland on their beautiful campus. The weather cooperated perfectly with sunny skies as the secondary scholars kicked off the event by participating in a scavenger hunt using the...
The Gift of Education
Guest Writer: Caroline Habiger- Secondary Knott Scholar Alumna (NDP 2023) & Current Knott Scholar at Loyola University Maryland (2027) Aaliyah Perez exemplifies the values of service and intentionally living for others. The Marion Burk Knott Scholar and Freshman...
Service: Connecting with Others & Ourselves
Guest Writer: Grace King, Knott Scholar Alumna We live in a time where it is nearly impossible to escape ourselves. Our self-awareness is warped by an ever-growing presence of social media. We are flooded with information and images to compare our own lives to and to...
Knott Scholarships Extend Westward!
The Knott Scholarship Funds are delighted to share the following changes to our eligibility requirements. For University Scholarships – the geographic restriction has been removed. Students who live, and are registered parishioners in the Archdiocese of Baltimore,...
Catholic Review article: Knott Scholarship Funds drive impact over a generation
https://catholicreview.org/setting-the-trajectory-knott-scholarship-funds-drive-impact-over-a-generation/