The procedure for the Grand Lodge Scholarships is as follows:
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One scholarship will be granted in each of the Masonic Districts in the Grand Lodge of Ohio. There are currently 25 districts, but that total could be altered if the Grand Lodge performs any redistricting.
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Each scholarship will total $2,000 and will be paid directly to the recipient.
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The name and contact information of each District Scholarship Committee chairman must be sent to the Grand Secretary by January 1.
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The application/selection process will be as follows:
- Uniform application forms are available here, or from the Grand Secretary.
- Each District will have a Scholarship Committee to review application forms and make recommendations to the Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee, to be appointed annually by the Grand Master. The District Deputy Grand Masters in each District will select the District Scholarship Committee and oversee their work.
- Applications are due to the District Scholarship Committee not later than March 1 each year.
- Each Masonic District must recommend and submit between two and four applications to the chairman of the Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee for consideration not later than April 1 each year.
- The actual recipients to receive the scholarship will be selected by the Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee and announced by May 1.
- If the recipient is a graduating High School senior, it is intended that a Masonic District or local Lodge representative would attend the High School graduation or awards ceremony, and personally present a certificate acknowledging the Masonic Scholarship.
Grand Lodge Chairman:
Kermit Zimmerman
305 Bourbon Street
Blanchester, Ohio 45107 -
Each scholarship recipient should be strongly encouraged to attend the Grand Master’s Reception in the District and make a few remarks.
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A public relations effort will be conducted each year by the Grand Lodge, both within the fraternity and to the general public, related to the scholarship program.
