Virginia Knights of Columbus Father Bader Memorial Scholarship

Knights of Columbus, Virginia State Council · State

Virginia's Knights of Columbus councils fund the Rev. Michael J. Bader Memorial Scholarship for graduating seniors who are the children or grandchildren of a council or assembly member in good standing, along with teen members of affiliated Squires and Squire Rose Circles. Awards are one-time, first-year college scholarships judged on the whole applicant rather than any single factor, and no essay is required (a resume is strongly recommended). From 2010 through 2025 the statewide fund — supported by 65 councils across 33 districts — awarded 163 scholarships totaling $238,775, an average of just over $1,500 each, sent directly to the student's college.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeState

StatesVA

DemographicsMust be the child or grandchild of a Knights of Columbus council or assembly member in good standing in Virginia, or a teen member of an affiliated Squires/Squire Rose Circle.

Applying

AwardVaries by council

OpensJanuary 1

DueApplications accepted January 1 - March 31 each year

EssayNot required

Rec. lettersNot required

RenewableNo

Awards/yr—

The statewide fund averaged just over $1,500 per award from 2010-2025 (163 awards, $238,775 total); the amount depends on that year's fund balance.

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