Knott Scholarships are made possible through the Knott Scholarship Fund, established by Henry and Marion Knott.  It was the wish of Henry and Marion Knott that academically talented Catholic students use their gifts and talents to become leaders in their school, community, and the Catholic Church.
  
Knott Scholars have access to a network of alumni and current scholars who attended other Catholic schools and universities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  

There are two types of undergraduate scholarships offered:

The Marion Burk Knott Scholarship

The Marion Burk Knott Scholarships are limited to incoming first-year students who are most deserving of assistance because of academic merit. The award is for four years, covers full tuition, and is renewable annually.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Student must be Catholic, as evidenced by the submission of a baptismal certificate and a letter from the current parish. This documentation need only be produced upon award, and will be sent to your enrollment representative at NDMU.
  • Student must reside in and be a registered member of a parish in the following counties: Baltimore City, Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington counties.
  • Student must possess an unweighted 3.0 GPA.
  • Student must take and submit scores for either the SAT or the ACT for consideration.

Additional consideration is given to students demonstrating financial need. To be considered for a Marion Burk Knott Scholarship, a student must apply for admission by the January 15 date and complete the following form, linked here.

Student Responsibilities:

Students selected to be Knott Scholars will have ongoing responsibilities in conjunction with receiving their scholarship:

  • Scholars must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA at the end of each semester. If the student falls below the required GPA, for a semester, they are placed on probation. If the GPA does not meet the requirements at the end of the next semester, the scholarship is terminated. Grades will be monitored by the Knott Scholarship Funds office.
  • Complete an annual “Scholar Profile”
  • Participate in various events sponsored by the Knott Scholarship Funds and Notre Dame of Maryland University
  • Upon award, sign an agreement with the Knott Scholarship Funds.

 

The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarships

These scholarships provide tuition assistance, with award amounts up to full tuition, renewable annually. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic merit and service, with no consideration for financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Student must be Catholic, as evidenced by the submission of a baptismal certificate and a letter from the current parish. This documentation need only be produced upon award, and will be sent to your enrollment representative at NDMU.
  • Student must reside in and be a registered member of a parish in the following counties: Baltimore City, Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington.
  • Student must posses an unweighted 3.0 GPA to apply.
  • Student shows evidence of strong extra-curricular involvement in school and community.
  • Student must compete the following form, linked here.

Student Responsibilities:

Students selected to be Knott Scholars will have ongoing responsibilities in conjunction with receiving their scholarship:

  • Scholars must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA at the end of each semester. If the student falls below the required GPA, for a semester, they are placed on probation. If the GPA does not meet the requirements at the end of the next semester, the scholarship is terminated. Grades will be monitored by the Knott Scholarship Funds office.
  • Complete an annual “Scholar Profile”
  • Participate in various events sponsored by the Knott Scholarship Funds and Notre Dame of Maryland University
  • Upon award, sign an agreement with the Knott Scholarship Funds.