Knights of Columbus Deacon Terry Peacock Memorial Scholarship
This year theme:
With AI becoming a bigger part of our lives, Pope Leo cautions that “relying on machines for art, communication, or companionship risks dismantling human creativity and reducing critical thinking.” In what positive ways can we use AI to further the mission of the Church, and in what ways must we hold fast to Tradition, Scripture and human teaching.
2025 scholarship winners: Evan Rea (STVM) and Gemma Griffin (Hoban).
Availability
St. Sebastian Knights of Columbus; Council #14255, has made a provision for two (2) $1,000 youth scholarships for graduating 8th grade parishioners of St. Sebastian Elementary School, Our Lady of the Elms Grade School, and PSR program. The scholarship may be used to further a catholic education at one of our area catholic high schools. The two scholarships; one for a young man, the other for a young woman, will be awarded for their upcoming school year. St. Sebastian Knights of Columbus Council # 14255 voted unanimously to name the scholarship: The Knights of Columbus Deacon Terry Peacock Memorial Scholarship, in recognition of Deacon Terry's dedicated service to the young people of St. Sebastian parish.
Eligibility
Any graduating eight grade student from St. Sebastian School, Our Lady of the Elms Grade School, or participant in St. Sebastian Parish School of Religion (PSR), who wishes to further their catholic education at a local catholic high school.
Criteria
Applicants must submit an application, along with an essay responding to this year’s theme for consideration
Desired essay length: type written, 12 pt. font, double spaced, 250 - 500 words recommended
Scholarship eligibility is not need based, nor will the determination committee seek personal information from an applicant’s family
All students are eligible, not just children of Knights of Columbus members
The applicant, by participation and submittal of an essay, signals his or her willingness to earn one of the scholarships and to enroll in an area catholic high school in 2027.
Deadline for submitting application and essay to the school office is Friday, January 22, 2027. Late entries will not be considered.
Fund disbursement directly to the specific Catholic school chosen by the awardees
Notification to awardees by March 1. Formal presentation to awardees at St. Sebastian Foundation Scholarship Mass.
Please submit application & essay to St. Sebastian School Office.
Questions may be referred to:
Mr. Tim Sullivan; Knights of Columbus Council 14255 Youth Program Director