GRAND LODGE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In general, Virginia Freemasons are
committed to high standards of excellence, and part of this commitment is
carried out by The Scholarship Fund, Grand Lodge, A.F.& A.M., of
Virginia. It operates exclusively for charitable and educational
purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
and is a Virginia Corporation licensed by the State Corporation
Commission.
Its purpose is to
provide scholarships, fellowships and other forms of financial
assistance to deserving men and women from the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Eligibility
Scholarship
recipients are deserving men and women, residing in the
Commonwealth of Virginia, who are selected on the following
basis:
MERIT
includes academic achievement, class rank, standardized test
scores, participation in high school, church or synagogue
activities, as well as the quality of application essays.
NEED
is determined by the applicant's financial status. The financial
evaluation will include a review of the family's adjusted gross
income, checking and savings accounts, stocks and securities,
equity in land and real estate holdings, etc. This evaluation
helps to determine the applicant's ability to obtain assistance
from financial institutions.
Application -
Requests
THE SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Virginia
4115 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, Virginia 23223-4926
Application
requests for scholarships may be obtained from:
Application -
Deadline
Deadline for
returning completed applications is
MARCH 1ST.
Award
The members of the
Board of Directors review applications and award scholarships up
to $1,000 each. These are renewable for four years depending
upon the availability of funds and satisfactory academic
performance and continuing need.
Financial Aid
Form
The Financial Aid
Form is required and should be forwarded to the Grand Lodge
of Virginia as soon as possible. The Financial Aid Form may be
obtained from the high school counselor or from the college or
university, which the student expects to attend.
Notification Of
Decision
All applicants who
return and for whom all supporting documents are submitted will
be notified of the Board's decision by mail.
Grand Lodge
Scholarship Fund
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Contributions
are vital for the perpetuity of the scholarship program.
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Contributions
are tax deductible.
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Contributions
may be made to:
THE SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Virginia
4115 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, Virginia 23223-4926
