A note from us:
Hello, Secondary Knott Scholars!
It is finally starting to feel like spring and we couldn’t be happier! Our Building Connections event was a huge success with all the active participants and panel speakers. We can’t wait for next year’s event at Mount Saint Mary’s. With the start of a new season, we are thrilled to share that our online Swag Shop is OPEN for business and our annual Book Drive has started! The details on all this exciting news can be found below.
We hope to see you all soon!
College readiness tip:
Choosing a college is a balance of figuring out where you want to go, where you can get in, and where you can afford. Think of all three areas before deciding to apply.
Things to check out!
Swag Shop is Open!
Book Drive has Started!
Details are below!
Spring Gatherings:
Check your email and mark your calendars! We want to see you this spring! Each college is hosting a gathering on its campus to bring our Knott Scholars together in the coming months. You should have received an email about your specific event. Please be sure to RSVP and plan to attend!
Annual Knott Scholar Book Drive:
Buy a book & give to others! Our annual Book Drive is BACK! Our Scholars will give purchased books from our registry to Baltimore City children in need this summer. Please check out the registry link for the books available to purchase from local bookstore Queen Takes Book. When you purchase a book, please be sure to “Add to Cart” directly from registry to ensure the book is pulled from our specific registry. Please note: the book will not be shipped to you! Rather, the book(s) you purchase will be held at the Queen Takes Book store until the mass distribution events happen in July. Thank you for your support of our wonderful book drive! Registry: https://queentakesbook.com/wishlist/5329635292345909
2026 Swag Shop:
Proud to be a Knott Scholar and want to show it off? Well, look no further! Our 2026 Swag Shop is open for business! Use this link to shop until April 27th when the online store closes and all orders are processed: https://knott2026site.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Building Connections:
In our Knott Scholar Community, we provide unique and valuable opportunities to develop lifelong skills outside the classroom in our highly integrated Building Connections program. Most of our community events focus on service for others. Building Connections is different in that it is a personal development program during which our current and alumni high school and collegiate Knott Scholars focus on personal networking, how to introduce yourself, tell others what you are working on at school or outside of school, etc. In 2026, the theme was “Education” but in other years we will focus on Faith, Community, and Work. The 2026 event was held at Notre Dame of Maryland University on Saturday, February 7th. Over 75 people were in attendance!
To help teach the attendants how to “Make the Most of Their Education,” attendants listened and networked with community businesspeople, current Knott Scholars as well as Knott Scholar alumni as they shared their personal and professional experiences about their educational journeys, how to take risks, face failures and celebrate successes. Specifically, NDP STEAM Director Carrie Johnson along with 2 Knott Scholar parents led the opening panel discussion. Then we divided into groups and attended small group discussions led by panelists who spoke to their high school, college or grad school experiences. We even made time to enjoy team building games at the end. Thank you to all who participated!