Since 1969, the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation has dedicated itself to creating, administering and advocating for programs and services that help families in need.
Since 1969, the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation has dedicated itself to creating, administering and advocating for programs and services that help families in need.
Bursaries
Our Annual Bursary Program
Providing Help – Creating Hope
The Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus currently offer the following bursaries on an annual basis:
Three $1000.00 Bursaries to each of the Catholic colleges within Saskatchewan (St. Thomas More, St. Peter’s College, Campion College)
One $1000.00 Bursary to a student in each of the four Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses within the province (Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon)
How to Apply
Students applying for bursaries sponsored by the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation are required to apply on-line through the individual Catholic College website and follow all their criteria. Students attending any one of the four Sask Polytechic Campuses must apply through the one Sask Polytechnic website. In order to be eligible for a Sask K of C Charitable Foundation Bursary, a student must be a member, spouse of a member, son/daughter of a member or grandson/granddaughter of a member in good standing. The Foundation reserves the right to publicize the names and photos of recipients of its bursaries.
Alex Hinz – Alex’s father, Ron Hinz, was a member of the Muenster council until it dissolved and his grandfather, Joe Hinz, was a member of the Muenster council and then the Humboldt council when he moved.
Alex-Hinz
St. Peter’s College
Alysha Miller – Alysha’s father, Bradley Miller, is part of the St. Augustine Knights of Columbus Council in Saskatoon
Alysha-Miller
St. Peter’s College
Makel Rizal – Makel’s father, Michael Rizal, is part of the Watson council
Makel-Rizal
St Thomas More College Saskatoon
Samantha Davis – Grandfather – James Wacholtz – Engelfeld Council 6395
Polytechnic
Florentine Schmitz – Grandfather – Florentine Schmitz Council #5850 – St. Paul’s (Deceased)
Polytechnic
Rebecca Markling Prince Albert
Polytechnic
Jacynthe Blais Regina
2019-2020
Campion College
Beth Compton – KofC member Florian Folk (Holdfast, SK Council # 2430)
Campion College
Genevieve Couture – KofC member Gerald Joseph Couture (D) (Saskatoon Council)
Campion College
Christopher Schabel – KofC member Ted M. Schabel (Bishop Budka Council #5914)
St Thomas More College Saskatoon
Davis, Madisyn – Grandfather: James Wacholtz (Englefeld 6395)
St Thomas More College Saskatoon
Dyer, Jamielyn – Grandfather: Edward Boyle (Sacred Heart 1519)
St Thomas More College Saskatoon
Dyer, Marielle – Grandfather: Edward Boyle (Sacred Heart 1519)
St. Peter’s College
Logan Selinger. Logan’s father, Micheal Selinger, is a member of the Humboldt Knights of Columbus #1886.
Logan Selinger
St. Peter’s College
Taevan Athmer. Taevan’s father, Darrell Athmer, is a member of the Englefeld Knights of Columbus #6395. The presenter for Taevan and Tori-lynn’s awards is Br. Basil Schaan, OSB (Order of St. Benedict).
Taevan Athmer
St. Peter’s College
Tori-lynn Behiel. Tori-lynn Behiel’s grandfather, Lynnwood Behiel, is a member of the St. Paul’s Council #5850, in Watson. The presenter for Taevan and Tori-lynn’s awards is Br. Basil Schaan, OSB (Order of St. Benedict).
Tori-lynn Behiel
Polytechnic
Regina Campus
Willow Wanner – Grandfather – Stanley Fornwald – Council #5248 Lampman
Saskatoon Campus
Florentine Schmitz – Grandfather – Florentine Schmitz Council #5850 – St. Paul’s (Deceased)
Saskatoon Campus
Mitchell Wrishko son of Colin Wriskko of Council #10587, Saskatoon SK
Prince Albert Campus
Aiden Young – Grandfather – Ronald J McLaughlin – Council #8654 Fredericton, NB
2018-2019
St. Peter’s College
Jade Tameling
One of our $1000.00 Foundation Scholarship winners, Jade Tameling, to whom Brad Lefebvre recently presented at St. Peter’s College. Jade’s dad is Calvin Tameling and her grandfather is Joe Tameling, both Knight of Columbus members.
St. Therese Institute
Pictured left – Jessica Banadyga – Jessica’s father, Duane Banadyga is member of the Knights of Columbus – Holy Spirit Parish Saskatoon
Pictured right – Daniel Lashyn – Daniel’s brother, Mathew Lashyn is a member of the Knights of Columbus – St. Thomas Moore College – Saskatoon
St. Therese Institute
Angela Berube
St. Therese Institute
Michelle Berube
St Thomas More College Saskatoon
St. Thomas More student Marie Chatlain, granddaughter of Harvey Chatlain from Council 8905, received a scholarship of $1,000.00. Presenting on behalf of the Foundation is Saskatoon Chapter President John Marshall.
Polytechnic
Moose Jaw Campus
Madeline Bitz, daughter of John D Bitz of Holy Spirit Council 8905 in Saskatoon
Regina Campus
Matthew Auger, grandson of Peter Van Herk who passed away in Logan Ontario
Saskatoon Campus
Darby-Jayne Fletcher, granddaughter of Wayne C Marino
Prince Albert Campus
Tyler Heffernan, son of Clayton J Heffernan of St. Joseph’s Council 8547 in Prince Albert
Campion College
Rachelle Grabarczyk, daughter of Rod Grabarczyk (late father) from Council #1247
Campion College
Sophia Selinger – daugher of Frank Selinger who passed away in 2013. He was a member of Council 4959 in Regina. This Council is no longer active.
Campion College
Nicholas – son of Orest Komonosky
2017-2018
St. Peter’s College
Brett Muyres, presented on behalf of the Muenster Council
Brett Muyres
St. Peter’s College
Hannah Moellenbeck. Hannah’s dad Maurice Moellenbeck belongs to Englefeld Council
Hannah Moellenbeck
St Thomas More College Saskatoon
Left to Right
Antoine Labrecque – Son of Darby Hueser – Denis Mahoney Council #8215 Saskatoon
Ashlyn Froehlich – Grandchild of George Heisler – Father Lawless Council #1534 Moose Jaw
Emma Ingold – Daughter of Richard Ingold – Father Lawless Council #1534 Moose Jaw
Harvey Granatier, President Sask K of C Charitable Foundation
Polytechnic
Moose Jaw Campus
Desiree Unvoas from Swift Current.
Desiree is enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technologies program in Moose Jaw. Her grandfather was Armand Unvoas, deceased member from Council 3031 in Swift Current.
Regina Campus
Abbey Boczulak is enrolled in the Office Administration program at Regina Campus. Abbey Boczulak daughter of Wayne Boczulak member of Ituna Council 5320.
Saskatoon Campus
Breanne Schick is enrolled in the Nursing Degree program at Saskatoon Campus. Her grandfather was John Veit, deceased member of Wilkie Council 3575.
Prince Albert Campus
Megan Yelland from Prince Albert Campus is enrolled in the Correctional Studies program. Her grandfather Edward Gerlinsky, deceased, was a member of Melville Council 5201.
Campion College
Paul Bellerive, grandson of David Bellerive of Knights of Columbus Council #1247
Campion College
Griffin Chorney, son of Gregory J. Chorney of Father Kunka Council #6594
Griffin Chorney
Campion College
Dina Tremblay, granddaughter of Wally Kaip (Grand Knight) of Holy Trinity Knight of Columbus Council #10401
Dina Trembley
2016-2017
St. Peter’s College
Hannah Mollenbeck receiving K of C Award from Brad Lefebvre. Hannah Mollenbeck is the recipient of the Adrienne & Mervyn Welter Education Endowment Bursary recently presented at St. Peter’s College In Muenster. Making the presentation on behalf of the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation is Board of Director Brad Lefebvre.
Hannah’s father Maurice Mollenbeck is a member of Englefeld Council 6395.
St Thomas More College Saskatoon
Jillian Ramsay, Matthew Selinger & Ashlyn Froehlich Left to right: Jillian Ramsay, Mervyn Welter, Adrienne Welter, Matthew Selinger, and Ashlyn Froehlich. Jillian Ramsay’s grandfather is a member at Mother of Perpetual Help Council # 9538 in Saskatoon. Matthew Selinger’s father is a member at Humboldt Council # 1886. Ashlyn Froehlich’s grandfather is a member at Father Lawless Council # 1534 in Moose Jaw.
Polytechnic
Moose Jaw Campus
Stephane Lauzon – (Father) Daniel Lauzon Council 1507 Guelph, Ontario
Regina Campus
Kassia Felske – (Grandfather) Ted Ruszkowski – St Marks Council 5543 Prince Albert
Saskatoon Campus
Christopher Balon – (Father) Alexander Balon – Holy Spirit Council 8905 Saskatoon