News & Announcements

2026 Scholarship Application Now Open

Download the 2026 Scholarship Application
 

Applications for the council’s annual scholarship program are now available.

The council will award scholarships to qualifying individuals to help with their educational expenses and to recognize their educational, community, social and religious accomplishments and contributions. To be considered, a candidate must a resident of Westwood, Hillsdale, River Vale, or immediate family of a council member. 

Completed applications should be mailed to: 

St. Thomas More Council 2188
40 Crest St.
Westwood, NJ 07675
Attn: Scholarship Chairman.

Or submit electronically to Info@kofc2188.org

All applications must be received by May 13, 2026.

For additional information or questions, email: info@kofc2188.org. 

Download the application at the link above.

Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity

The St. Thomas More Council 2188 in Westwood is proud to welcome new men into the order by hosting the Exemplification of the Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. First- and second-degree members can advance to the third degree by participating in this exemplification.

To register a candidate, or for more information, please email us at membership@kofc2188.org

In your email, please include:

-- Your council name and number

-- Name of each candidate and, if available, his e-mail

-- Councils are responsible for supplying each of their candidates with a degree kit consisting of Rosary and Emblem of the Order lapel pin. Acknowledge that you have a degree kit for each candidate

-- Dress code for all is jacket and tie. Acknowledge the candidates have been informed of the dress requirement 

The degree ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes prior to the degree start time to sign in your candidates.