Our Scholars

The charism of the Knott Scholarship Funds includes:

Actively increasing one’s own and others’ awareness of the needs of others, especially within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Using demonstrated academic excellence to mercifully serve those in need.
Acting with integrity.
Seeking leadership positions that will benefit others.
Enthusiastically participating in their local Catholic parish.
Developing and maintaining a dynamic Knott Scholar community.

Expectations

Based on the above charism, the Knott Scholarship Funds expect that those who have completed four years of education as a Knott Scholar will:

Seek opportunities to broaden one’s awareness of the needs of others, especially in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Participate in opportunities to meet the needs of others.
Continuously and intentionally identify as a Knott Scholar while maintaining the integrity expected of all Knott Scholars by wearing their Knott Scholarship pin at formal events and including “Knott Scholar” on their signature line and resumes.

Seek leadership positions.
Enthusiastically participate in their local Catholic parish.
Maintain contact with the Knott Scholarship Funds at all times.
Actively support other Knott Scholar Alumni and current Knott Scholars as they follow the charism of the Knott Scholarship Funds.

Requirements

Based on the above expectations of Knott Scholar Alumni, current Knott Scholars will:

Through school classes, parish organizations, and Knott Scholarship Funds events, become informed about the needs of others, especially in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Be open to new experiences which will further strengthen their skills and knowledge.
Participate in Knott Scholarship Funds service events.
Continuously and intentionally identify as a Knott Scholar while maintaining the integrity expected of all Knott Scholars by wearing their Knott Scholarship pin at formal events and including “Knott Scholar” on their signature line and resumes.
Seek leadership positions at school and in parish organizations; attending leadership workshops as needed.
Enthusiastically participate in their local Catholic parish.
Maintain contact with Knott Scholarship Funds at all times.
Engage with other current Knott Scholars at every opportunity.

2026 Knott Scholar Recipients

The Knott Scholarship Funds are pleased to announce the 2026 Knott Scholarship Scholars. These scholarships, funded by the Marion Burk Knott Scholarship Fund and the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship Fund, cover four-year, full tuition in the Catholic school of the scholar’s choosing. Since its inception in 1981, the Knott Scholarship Funds have provided support for more than two thousand scholars.

Marion Burk Knott Elementary Scholars

Student Name	Student’s Current School	Student’s School for 2026
Kachiside Duru	St. Ursula School	St. Ursula School
Madeline Ferraioli	St. Mark School	St. Mark School
Bronwyn Ford	St. Mary’s Elementary School	St. Mary’s Elementary School
Ashton George	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park
Ada Mickelson-Gestin	St. Joseph School- Fullerton	St. Joseph School- Fullerton
Avram Gionta	St. Louis School	St. Louis School
James Hallinan	Resurrection- St. Paul School	Resurrection- St. Paul School
Matthew Orlove	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park
Hadley Rome	St. Mary’s Elementary School	St. Mary’s Elementary School
Jon Stresing, Jr.	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park
Erik Weldon	St. Louis School	St. Louis School
Gregory Wright	St. Louis School	St. Louis School

Marion Burk Knott Secondary Scholars

Student Name	Student’s Current School	Student’s School for 2026
Lily Cancienne	School of the Incarnation	Mount de Sales Academy
McKenna Coffman	School of the Incarnation	Archbishop Spalding High School
Maxwell Fellner	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	Archbishop Spalding High School
Bridget Kelly	Immaculate Heart of Mary School	Mount de Sales Academy
Francis McDaniel	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	Archbishop Spalding High School
Joseph Selba	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	Mount St. Joseph High School
Chloe Te	St. Michael- St. Clement School	The Catholic School of Baltimore
Nadine Zu	Resurrection- St. Paul School	Mercy High School

Marion I. and Henry J. Secondary Scholars

Student Name	Student’s Current School	Student’s School for 2026
Isla Bohl	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	Mount de Sales Academy
Sophia Boretti	School of the Incarnation	Archbishop Spalding High School
Christopher Bush	St. Philip Neri	Archbishop Spalding High School
Thomas Cudjoe II	Archbishop Borders School	Archbishop Curley High School
Reagan Golueke	Saint Margaret School	The John Carroll School
Brian Halligan	School of the Incarnation	Archbishop Spalding High School
Paul Hart	St. Michael- St. Clement School	Archbishop Curley High School
Larsen Holstege	Monsignor Slade Catholic School	Calvert Hall College High School
Amelia Kays	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	Archbishop Spalding High School
Issac Lawson	Immaculate Conception School	Calvert Hall College High School
Owen Loester	Ridgley Middle School	Loyola Blakefield
Samuel McDonald	St. Louis School	Loyola Blakefield
Matilda Melcher	St. Margaret School	Notre Dame Preparatory School
Quinn Morris	St. John the Evangelist School, Hydes	Maryvale Preparatory School
Augustine Pate	St. Louis School Mount	St. Joseph High School
Garrett Percy	St. Joseph School	Calvert Hall College High School
Erin Quigley	St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park	Archbishop Spalding High School
Melanie Trzaskos	St. Mary’s High School	St. Mary’s High School
Illyanna Webb	Sacred Heart School of Glyndon	Mount de Sales Academy

2025-26 Collegiate Scholars

Marion Burk Knott Collegiate Scholars

Marion Burk Knott Scholars will receive full tuition for up to four years of undergraduate work.

Scholar Name	Receiving University
Emmalee Corbin	Notre Dame of Maryland University

Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Collegiate Scholars

Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholars will receive tuition assistance for up to four years of undergraduate work.

Scholar Name	Receiving University
Maeve Mulhern	Loyola University Maryland
Galen Belmar	Loyola University Maryland
Mary Josephine Nepp	Loyola University Maryland
Campbell Diffendall	Loyola University Maryland
Abbey Diffendall	Loyola University Maryland
Katelynn Hough	Mount Saint Mary’s University
Abby Mongan	Mount Saint Mary’s University
Evan Rodgers	Mount Saint Mary’s University
Isabelle Salazar	Notre Dame of Maryland University
Cooper Thompson	Notre Dame of Maryland University
Zachary Olszewski	Notre Dame of Maryland University

2025 Knott Scholar Recipients

The Knott Scholarship Funds are pleased to announce the 2025 Knott Scholarship Competition winners. These scholarships, funded by the Marion Burk Knott Scholarship Fund and the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship Fund, cover four-year, full tuition in the Catholic school of the scholar’s choosing. Since its inception in 1981, the Knott Scholarship Funds have provided support for more than two thousand scholars.