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2020 College Scholarship Essays Due
May 22, 2020
Free
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:
“When someone states that they are against the Catholic Church or won’t attend Mass because of the scandals involving the clergy, how can I counsel them that the Catholic Church is still the one formed by Jesus Christ who offers his true presence in the Eucharist on a daily basis in the sacrifice of the Mass?”
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 2020
3.) Practicing Catholic
4.) Essays must be received no later than May 22, 2020.
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
5329 PO Box 166
Thompson Ridge, NY 10985
Please include your name and contact number on all essay submissions.