Knights of Columbus

Father John H. Stapleton Council #2287
Knights of Columbus
New Canaan, CT 06840
www.kofc2287.sqaure.site

The Kevin Johnson Memorial College Scholarship

Father John H. Stapleton Council College Scholarships

The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage high school seniors to further their studies in one or all of the following categories:

    • Entering the religious life.
    • Entering a Catholic College.
    • Entering an accredited institution of higher learning.
    • Entering an educational institution with the express goals of bettering the communityin the Christian tradition or demonstrating an ongoing commitment to service.

On an annual basis the council shall offer awards of a onetime scholarship to deserving high school seniors who are entering an accredited college.

Some guidelines for applicants:

    • The scholarship is open to both men and women.
    • Preferences of the award shall go to sons, daughters, or members of council #2287who are in good standing.
    • Preference for any member of the St. Aloysius Parish family.
    • A high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to Christian principles bycontributing to their parish and community.
    • This scholarship is not a needs-based scholarship; it is offered to encourage thestudent to continue with his/her community mindedness through college.

Please fill out the attached application and return it to the Parish Office at 40 Maple Street no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2025 or scan and email it to Bob Schott at mktwiz13@optonline.net. If you have any questions, contact Bob Schott at 203-972-0507. Hard Deadline is 5 p.m. on May 17, 2025

Scholarships will be awarded at a dinner in June of 2025, please plan on attending. Scholarship winners will be notified of the date and location.

Please Click Here to download the application… and Good Luck!

Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners

(left to right) KOC Scholarship Committee Chair Bob Schott, Katelin McGloin, Bernadette McNamara, Shannon Garvey, Maddy Galgano, Sydney Sibilia, Luke Van Dussen,    William Conroy,  and KOC Grand Knight Michael LaMagna

In March 29, 1882, the Connecticut state legislature officially chartered the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal benefit society founded by Father Michael J. McGivney with a group of parishioners in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven. Still true to its founding principles of charity, unity, and fraternity 125 years later, the Knights of Columbus has grown to the largest lay Catholic organization in the world with more than 1.7 million members.

Throughout its history, the Knights of Columbus has been an effective advocate and defender of civil and religious rights for all. The organization has also contributed billions of dollars and millions of hours of volunteer service to charity.

Council #2287 was founded through the efforts of the men of St. Aloysius in 1921 and is named after Father John H. Stapleton. Our council works closely with the members of the parish as well as the surrounding areas. We also provide funds for various projects in the church, local community as well as larger charitable endeavors.

Our regular meetings for members are held on the 1st Monday of every Month at 7:30 pm from September to June.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

Email us at info@kofc2287.org for more information.

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