MASONIC GRAND LODGE
SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Awards are used for post-secondary education who include students who are children of  Masonic members of this Jurisdiction (Rhode Island) or other students who are residents and who have resided in Rhode Island for a period in excess of five years.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

MASONIC GRAND LODGE CHARITIES OF RI, INC.

MARY E. HODGES FUND*
Awards are based upon scholastic achievement and financial need of the applicant. It is required that those applying shall be children or Grandchildren of Masonic members in this jurisdiction, or a student who is a resident of Rhode Island and who has resided in Rhode Island for a period of at least five years.
 

JANE BURKHARDT MEMORIAL
 SCHOLARSHIP FUND*
For students in the study of Veterinary Sciences.
 

LELAND ALBERT HOPKINS
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
OF REDWOOD LODGE No. 35*
For students in full attendance at Brown University in need of financial assistance and must be a lineal descendant of any member or former member of an Masonic lodge in Rhode Island, with a preference of study in Engineering.
 

WALTER F. FARNUM
SCHOLARSHIP FUND*
Grants may be awarded only to graduates of secondary schools located in Newport County and are in attendance in an accredited college or university.
 

OVERSEAS LODGE No. 40
SCHOLARSHIP FUND*
Applicants must be related to a member of Overseas Lodge No. 40.
 

RICHARD C. FLETCHER
SCHOLARSHIP FUND*
Applicant must be a DeMolay or Rainbow in the junior or senior year of college; must have been an active member and if over 21 (DeMolay) or 20 (Rainbow), have a senior DeMolay or Rainbow "Majority card;" Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Dad Advisor or Mother Advisor.
 
*For all of the above,
inquiries should be made to:

Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of RI
Attn: Scholarship Committee
222 Taunton Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914-4556
or call the Grand Lodge office at
401-435-4650.

The deadline, printed at the top of the application, falls in April of the applicable year.  Only the original application received from the Grand Lodge after January 1, 2004 will be accepted.  All other reproductions  will be discarded.

 

HARMONY LODGE NO. 9
MILTON R. MACINTOSH MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Educational aid may be provided to qualified persons who are children of Harmony Lodge No. 9 only. Inquiries should be made directly to Harmony Lodge No. 9, F. & A.M.
 

HOPE LODGE NO. 25 EDWIN A. KNOWLES
 MEMORIAL FUND
Educational loans may be made available to qualified members and families of Hope Lodge No. 25, F. & A.M.. Inquiries should be made to Hope Lodge No. 25, Attn. Scholarship Committee, 38 Austin Street, Wakefield, RI 02814.
 

LEON M. ABBOTT SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for a scholarship must be children or grandchildren of Scottish Rite Masons or, they may be members of youth organizations sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity. An applicant must be a graduate of a public or private secondary/preparatory school.

Applications are available at the Scottish Rite Office, 2115 Broad Street, Cranston, RI

02905 (401/461-2480), Deadline for the receipt of applications is April lst. This scholarship is sponsored by the Supreme Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite whose headquarters are in Lexington, MA.
 

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE
Albert P. Ruerat DeMolay Scholarship Fund
Awards are based on scholarship and leadership abilities as well as financial need for present or former DeMolays. Inquiries should be made to Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, 2115 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905 (401/461-2480). Applications must be received prior to April lst. The Valley of Providence Scottish Rite, sponsors this scholarship.
 

PROVIDENCE ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER
BENEVOLENT FUND
Scholarships are awarded based upon need and qualifications of children and grandchildren of members of Providence Royal Arch Chapter No. 1 and those who were members at the date of their death and to members of Chapter of the Order of  DeMolay in Rhode Island and members of Rainbow in the State of Rhode Island. Inquiries should be made c/o Edwin E. Fielder, 85 Lakehurst Drive, Coventry, RI 02816-6949.
 

GRAND CHAPTER OF RHODE ISLAND,
 ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
Eastern Star Training Award for Religious Leadership
Scholarship awards are made to students preparing for leadership in various fields of Religious Service, such as Ministers and Priests, Missionaries, Directors of Church Music, Directors of Religious Education and Counselors of Youth Leadership. An applicant needs to have a Masonic or Eastern Star relationship. However, they should have completed their freshman year in college. The Order of Eastern Star does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious belief in awarding these scholarships.

General Education Scholarships

Scholarship awards are given to students who have a State of Rhode Island Masonic or Eastern Star relationship or a member of Rainbow or DeMolay in good standing. They should have completed their freshman year in college.

Applicants for both scholarships may apply through Subordinate Chapters, members of the Education and ESTARL Committee of the Grand Chapter and the Office of the Grand Secretary, 19 Preston Drive, Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 (phone: 401/ 739-9354). All the applications must be filed on or before June 15.
 

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Loans are granted to students in the junior and senior years of college or for the last two years of graduate work. The student has the use of the money while in college without interest, as the interest begins upon graduation and the payments on the principal begin six moths after graduation. Each applicant must call the Grand Commandery Office for a personal interview at which time the loan is explained and the necessary application forms are given to the student. Inquiries should be made to Richard S. Sleeper, Masonic Temple, Room 405, 186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 (617/426-1973).
 
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