Ralph M. Knight Chemistry & Engineering Scholarship Grant

The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry & Engineering Scholarship, established in 2010 by Nancy Knight, honors her late husband, Ralph. This scholarship is aimed at full-time seniors in Catholic high schools within the Diocese of Phoenix who are practicing Catholics and U.S. citizens. Awardees receive a one-time $5,000 towards freshman-year tuition at a four-year college or university, provided they major in chemistry or engineering.

Investing in the Future of Our Faith
The first scholarship program, established in 1998 through a perpetual Memorial Fund by Reverend Philip J. Poirier with the Catholic Community Foundation, is called the Christian Service Award Program. This program aims to recognize Catholic 8th-grade students for their Christ-centered behavior as evidenced through their volunteer service to the parish, school, and community.
The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship was established in 2010 by Mrs. Nancy Knight in memory of her husband, Ralph, a chemical engineer. The Knight family wishes to honor his legacy and help others contribute to society as he did.

Eligibility

The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship applicant must be a full-time senior attending a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix, must be a registered practicing Catholic, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The scholarship award is not based on financial need or high school grade point average (GPA).Funding:The student awarded the scholarship will receive a one-time $5,000 award toward freshman-year tuition at a four-year college or university in the United States.The student must declare chemistry or engineering as a major.The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university.