St. Joseph Council #17968 — 2025/2026 Academic Year
The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council #17968 is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education during the 2025–2026 academic year. These awards are payable directly to the student’s chosen school to assist with tuition and educational materials.
We invite all eligible students to apply and carefully follow the instructions outlined in the application packet.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a graduating 12th-grade student meeting graduation requirements
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the end of the third quarter
- Must be a child or grandchild of an active St. Joseph Parishioner and/or a member in good standing of the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus
- Must be a member of St. Joseph Parish for at least one year
- Must be accepted to a junior college, university, or technical/trade school
Application Requirements:
- Completed and signed application form
- Typed essay (maximum 500 words)
- Copy of your 12th-grade transcript (first three quarters)
- Signatures from a parent/guardian and your school guidance counselor
- Completed checklist (included in the application PDF)
Deadline to Apply:
All materials must be received by June 10th, 2025 at:
St. Joseph Parish
560 Maple
Holtville, CA 92250
Winners will be announced on June 14th, 2025.