Fact Sheet

1.  What is the Cosmo Knights Scholarship Program?

The Cosmo Knights Scholarship Program is designed to encourage the pursuit of higher education for Indiana residents. The scholarships are funded by proceeds from the Cosmo Knights Junior Golf Tournament and are payable upon recipient's full-time enrollment in a post-secondary institution. Over $550,000 has been awarded to students since 1968.

2.  HOW IS THE RECIPIENT SELECTED?

Each applicant is selected by attention to detail, foundation to succeed, character refer­ence, evidence of financial need and school/community service.

3.  When are applications due?

Applications must be fully completed and submitted by July 15 for Fall/Spring semester of the considered year.

4.  Who is eligible to apply?

♦     High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students.

♦     Applicant must be accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution that meets the federal default guidelines for the guaranteed student loan program.

♦     Applicant must have at least a grade point average of at least 2.0 ("C" average) or its equivalent.

♦     Applicants must submit required documents and letters of reference from knowledge­able persons attesting to the applicant's personal achievements, talent, and potential.

5.  What would I gain from applying for the Cosmo Knights Scholarship?

The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist Indiana resident students in achiev­ing their career goals. Cosmo Knights recognizes that each individual who is preparing to enter the workforce must have a mastery of skills that will allow them to succeed in the 21st century.