Developing Catholic Leaders
Our Mission Statement:
To empower and engage academically talented Catholic students to become leaders in service to their school, parish and community.
Who We Are
The Knott Scholarship Funds were created through the generosity of Henry and Marion Knott. The Knott’s endowed Funds (The Marion Burk Knott Scholarship Fund and The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship Fund) allow academically talented Catholic students who reside in parts of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to compete for scholarships to attend Catholic schools. The Knotts wanted the beneficiaries of these scholarships to use the gift of a Catholic education to give back to the Church and the community by sharing their talents in whatever forms possible.
STATISTICS
Scholars have received support Since 1981
Elementary, Secondary & Collegiate Scholars awarded scholarships each year
Catholic Schools in Baltimore who currently have scholars enrolled
Catholic Universities in MD that partner with Knott Scholarship Funds for scholarship awards
Events, updates and Dates to Note
Scholarship application window
Applications accepted January 28, 2026 to March 6, 2026. Find out more about an Elementary Scholarship Find out more about a Secondary Scholarship
Who are Knott Scholars?
We interviewed Knott Scholars, past and present, to find out a little more about what they did. This is what they had to say…
Double the Blessing: Twins Take On Loyola University
In a remarkable story of shared faith and purpose, twin students Campbell and Abbey Diffendall have each earned Knott Scholarships at Loyola University...