The John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarship was established in tribute to the 11th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, John W. McDevitt. An applicant must be an entering freshman year, of a four-year, undergraduate program, leading to a bachelor's degree, at a Catholic college or Catholic university, in the United States. They must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, a son or daughter of such a member, or of a such a deceased member, who at the time of death, was in good standing, or a Columbian Squire in good standing. Students applying to The Catholic University of America must contact CUA directly to indicate their eligibility for a Knights of Columbus scholarship on the CUAÔÇÖs application. This scholarship may be received for four years of undergraduate study. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.