The St. John Neumann Knights of Columbus invite you to apply for a one-year, non-renewing, $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of your choice.

The scholarship will be for use during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are open to any registered member of St. John Neumann Parish who will be attending a college or university in studies during the 2026-2027 academic year. The selection committee will consider the following factors in choosing the recipient: parish involvement, character, financial need, volunteer or community activities, and a personal statement/essay (not to exceed 500 words) submitted by the applicant. Along with this personal statement/essay, you will also need a letter of reference from a school guidance counselor, school official, teacher, coach, employer, community activity leader or a volunteer or employee of St. John Neumann Parish who knows you well.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Completed applications must be postmarked by July 1, 2026. Mail completed applications to " Sir Knight John Mascari Memorial Scholarship", 606 Heartland Ct, Sunbury, Ohio 43074. This scholarship will be awarded to the recipient by the Knights when a winner has been determined. The recipient’s name will also be placed in the parish bulletin as the winner. If you are no longer a member of St. John Neumann, please call the Parish Office.

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic family service organization with over 1.8 million members and within our St. John Neumann council we have over 190 members. The Knights have four core principles-charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by contributing over 5,000 hours of service per year. These services include food drives, hosting Red Cross blood drives, raising money for the Shane Center and Special Olympics, our famous sub sale and our annual church picnic…among others. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day. Membership is open to any practicing Catholic man who is 18 years or older.

The St. John Neumann Council #14457 meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Faith & Family Center.

Joining the Knights of Columbus can be done online. Please visit https://www.kofc.org/joinus to become a member today. For questions about the membership process or our local council at St. John Neumann, please contact kofc14457membership@gmail.com.