REMINDER — As announced last month: The Knights of Columbus Monsignor James S. Conlan Council #5329 of Pine Bush, New York are offering a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior that lives in the Pine Bush School District. In keeping with our faith, all applicants should write an essay addressing the following:
As a Catholic, how do I respectfully, but passionately and bravely stand against public opinion in defense of our teachings for important subjects such as the sanctity of life in the womb from conception and traditional marriage?
The essay should be between 250-300 words and typewritten. One winner will be chosen.
The following qualifications are in place:
1.) Reside in the Pine Bush School District
2.) Graduating Senior that is attending a college in the Fall 2019
3.) Practicing Catholic
4.) Essays must be received no later than June 15, 2019.
Essay submissions can be emailed to: kofc5329@hvc.rr.com. Please attach the essay to the email.
Alternately, essay submissions can be printed and sent via US Postal Service mail to:
Knights of Columbus
5329 PO Box 166
Thompson Ridge, NY 10985
Please include your name and contact number on all essay submissions.
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