MASONIC YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

We are pleased to announce some exciting changes to the Masonic Charity Foundation Youth Order Scholarship Program. After several discussions and approval by the Grand Lodge, Foundation Board of Directors, and the Education Committee, the decision was made to include children and grandchildren of Master Masons and the Youth Order members beginning in the 2025-2026 School Year.

A Master Mason must complete a Nomination Form, sign it, and mail it to the Foundation office to nominate his child or grandchild. The form confirms the child or grandchild’s relationship to the Master Mason and provides contact information. Once the form is received, the office will contact the student directly with the link to apply for a scholarship. Please click here for the 2025-2026 Scholarship Nomination Form.

The Foundation has budgeted for 65 scholarships. A grading rubric will be used if more than 65 applications are received. The rubric will allow us to consider financial need and academic performance. Also, their Youth Order membership will be considered as an ode to the scholarship program’s original intentions and development. Scholarships are $2,000 per semester if the student continues to meet the required criteria. Please see below for eligibility criteria.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact the Foundation office with any questions. We look forward to welcoming new students to the Scholarship Program and assisting them with their education!

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
  • Applicants must personally represent the teachings and ideals of the Masonic fraternity. They must be members in good standing or a majority member of Oklahoma DeMolay, Rainbow, or Job’s Daughters. IF they are not a member of a Masonic Youth Order, they must be a Child or Grandchild of an Oklahoma Master Mason.

 

  • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, vocational student, college undergraduate, or post-graduate student under 30.

 

  • Students who have previously received scholarships from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma are encouraged to apply. The limit on scholarship awards is ten semesters for undergraduates and eight semesters for graduate students. Returning college students must provide an official transcript demonstrating a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Vocational students must provide a statement of satisfactory progress.

 

  • High School seniors who apply must provide documentation of a minimum ACT Composite score of 20. This requirement is waived for vocational or trade school students.

 

  • Applications must be submitted online with all required documents no later than May 1st. Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

 

  • Scholarships may be applied to any accredited trade or vocational school, college, or university within or outside Oklahoma.

 

  • Scholarships are awarded for the school year. Scholarship funds not used in one semester will be considered forfeited. Scholarships will be deposited with the applicant’s school of choice. Funds may be used for tuition, books, supplies, and other educational costs.

 

  • Full-time enrollment for students who have not yet achieved a Bachelor’s degree is considered twelve credit hours or more. For graduate students, full-time enrollment is deemed to be six credit hours or more. Full-time students will be given priority in awarding scholarships.

 

  • Students with less than full-time enrollment must be enrolled for no less than half-time, or six credit hours for undergraduates, or three credit hours for graduate students. The amount of the scholarship award will be prorated.

 

The application link will be available beginning in January.