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Christopher and Lucia Kline Family Fund

Founded by the Klines to provide grants to nonprofits that provide mental health services and programs for dyslexia disorder.

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Knights of Columbus Colonel Thomas F. George Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by Thomas F. George, II for students attending St. John’s Catholic Prep.

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Knights of Columbus Father Michael J. McGivney Scholarship Fund

Founded by Knights of Columbus St. John’s Council #1622, formerly known as Knights of Columbus Bishop McNamara Council #1622, in honor of the Knight’s founder to support scholarships for Roman Catholic education in Frederick County.

Father Michael J. McGivney was born on August 12, 1852 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Irish immigrant parents. He was raised in a poor family, where his mother gave birth to 13 children, and he was among the surviving six. From age 13 to 16 he worked in a brass factory making spoons to help the family survive. Young McGivney then followed his calling into the priesthood, studying at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland. He was ordained in Baltimore’s Cathedral of the Assumption in December 1877, and returned to Connecticut to serve as a Catholic parish priest. His energy and intensity amazed many, and he was well loved. In 1882, Father McGivney founded The Knights of Columbus. Guided by such principles as unity, charity, fraternity, and patriotism, councils of the Knights of Columbus are dedicated to local volunteerism and charitable causes. Father McGivney’s 38 years of life were cut short in August 1890 due to pneumonia. His legacy remains forever as the founder of the Knights of Columbus. One local Knights of Columbus council, St. John’s Council #1622, formerly known as Knights of Columbus Bishop McNamara Council #1622, created The Knights of Columbus Father Michael J. McGivney Scholarship Fund in Father McGivney’s memory to award scholarships for Roman Catholic education in Frederick County.

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Ruth Kobe Scholarship Fund

Ruth Kobe created a scholarship fund in her name to assist Maryland residents facing financial hardship while pursuing studies in medicine, nursing, or social work. Ms. Kobe’s philanthropic intention to alleviate financial barriers for those seeking education in these important fields will be carried forward for years to come.

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Becky Koontz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by William H. and Carolyn R. Koontz for Frederick County residents.

To honor a life devoted to education, The Becky Koontz Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by William H. and Carolyn R. Koontz, Becky’s brother and sister-in-law. A career educator and administrator, Becky spent her entire career in Frederick County Public Schools teaching English at Walkersville and Catoctin High Schools. She was the Assistant Principal at Brunswick High School, and Assistant Principal and then Principal at Walkersville High School. Her final career position was Director of High Schools for Frederick County Public Schools. “We wanted to honor Becky’s memory,” said Mr. and Mrs. Koontz. “Becky was educated in Frederick County Public Schools, and dedicated her career to teaching and mentoring Frederick County students. We wanted to honor her life and her work by helping students who wish to pursue a post-secondary degree in education.”

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Col. William E. Weber Chapter 142 Korean War Veterans Association of Frederick County, MD, Inc. Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Veterans for students who are direct bloodline descendants of those who served in the U.S. military and who are eligible for Korean War Veterans Association membership.

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John and Kathryn Kugler Fund

Founded through the Pauline Draper Fisher Revocable Trust to provide scholarships to Frederick County residents attending Towson University.

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