Later the benefit was extended to the children of members who were killed or disabled in the Korean war, in Vietnam or in service with a United Nations peacekeeping force. In 1970 this privilege was developed further to include children of members of the Order who are killed or permanently and totally disabled as a result of criminal violence while functioning as law enforcement officers and in 1971 to those who were killed or disabled as a result of criminal violence while performing their duties as fulltime firefighters. These scholarships include tuition, room and board, books, lab fees and other incidental expenses at the Catholic college of the student's choice. Two additional scholarships are available to Columbian Squires , one at the Catholic University, and one at the college of the Squire's choice.
Similar benefits are available in Mexico and the Philippines.
The Supreme Council also has set up postgraduate fellowships at the Catholic University of America. The fellowships are open to lay men and women, both married and unmarried, and cover board, lodging and tuition. Maximum tenure is four years, with a course in American history a requisite. In 1973 the Supreme Council established the Bishop Charles P. Greco graduate fellowships for specialization in the field of teaching the mentally retarded. An eligible candidate must be a member of the Order or the son or daughter of a member in good standing.