Scholarship Guide Published by the California Masonic Foundation Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of California November 2014

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Scholarship

Guide

Published by the California Masonic Foundation

Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of California

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November 2014

Dear Reader,

The Masons of California and other Masonic-related organizations have been dedicated to

education from our very beginnings. In the 1600s, education was literally a life-or-death

matter as Masons learned how to safely construct castles and cathedrals in Europe through

one-on-one apprenticeships.

As society progressed and public education was born, Masons were pivotal in enacting

necessary changes for improvement. In California for example, a Mason, John Swett

worked to organize teachers’ institutes, establish a teacher certification system, win

support for school taxes, write a revised school law, and provide for textbooks for

California public schools.

Today, we continue our support of public education by coordinating Public Schools Month

in April and helping to fund programs like Teachers of the Year, Raising a Reader,

Firefighters in Safety Education (FISE), and others. Most importantly for you, the Masons

of California and other Masonic-related organizations have awarded over a million dollars

in scholarships and loans to students every year.

This guide is intended to serve as a resource for youth pursuing higher education as a

means to improve their lives and the lives of others in their communities. Included are

descriptions of various scholarship programs offered by Masonic-related organizations for

applicants with strong academic backgrounds and high financial need.

Please turn to the next page to read more about how you can use this guide.

I hope this helps in your quest to obtain a higher education. Best wishes on all of your

future endeavors!

Sincerely,

Arthur Weiss

Board President

California Masonic Foundation

For more information about Freemasonry, visit www.freemason.org

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

The scholarship programs mentioned in this guide have been divided into three groups: the

first being for

high school seniors

, the second for

undergraduate students,

and the third for

graduate students

.

In the following pages, you will find a chart summarizing all scholarships for each group.

The first column indicates if applicants must be of a certain gender; the second indicates

what type of degree applicants must be pursuing; and the third indicates if applicants must

be a member of good standing in a Masonic Youth Order and/or have a relative who is a

Mason.

Underneath that chart, you will find a second chart describing scholarships which are

looking for a particular type of student and consequently have very specific criteria for their

applicants.

Once you have determined the scholarship programs for which you may be eligible, go the

page listed for more information about requirements and the application process.

If you are a HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, go to page iv.

If you are an UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT, go to page vi.

If you are a GRADUATE STUDENT, go to page viii.

It is strongly recommended that you fill out the common inquiry form on the

Find Masonic Scholarships

home page on the Freemason website

. There, you

will be guided through a series of five questions that will pinpoint scholarships for which

you may be eligible. After selecting the ones you are interested in, you will be prompted to

enter your contact information and a request for an application will be forwarded to each of

those organizations on your behalf.

If you have already filled out a common inquiry form and are now looking through the

scholarship guide for more information about specific scholarships, please refer to the

index organized by Masonic-related organizations located on page 25 for page numbers.

For more information or questions, contact the California Masonic Foundation at

foundation@freemason.org.

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HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

For female, male or both students? For students pursuing what type of degree?

Only for students who are members of a Masonic Youth Order AND/OR have a Masonic relative?

Scholarship Organization Page

Female

only Associates Yes

State of California Vocational Scholarship Award International Order of Job's Daughters 13 Female

only Associates; _Bachelors Yes

State of California Academic Scholarship Award International Order of Job's Daughters 12 Female

only Associates; Bachelors Yes Regular Rainbow Scholarship

California Rainbow

Foundation 14

Female

only Associates; Bachelors Yes Anna Lind Scholarship

California Rainbow

Foundation 18

Male only Associates Yes

Northern California Community College/Trade School (Two-year Curriculum) Scholarship DeMolay Foundation of California, Incorporated 9

Male only Bachelors Yes Northern California College/University Scholarship Fund DeMolay Foundation of California, Incorporated 8

Male only Associates; _Bachelors Yes Frank S. Land Fellow _Program

DeMolay Foundation

Incorporated 10 Male

only Bachelors Yes

Lister

Scholarship California Scottish Rite Foundation 4 Both Associates; _Bachelors No

Eastern Star Educational Scholarships

Grand Chapter of California, Order

of the Eastern Star 21-22 Both

Associates;

Bachelors; _Yes Ensign Mayo High Twelve Loan Fund California Association of High Twelve Clubs 11 Both Bachelors No _{Miller Scholarship} California Scottish

Rite Foundation 2 Both Bachelors No Special _Scholarship California Scottish _{Rite Foundation} 3 Both Bachelors No Ralph Hale _Ruppert

Scholarship

California Scottish Rite Foundation 5

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Additional Scholarships

Scholarship Organization Description Page

The Florence McDonald Music Scholarship

California Rainbow

Foundation For high school seniors planning to study music. Applicants must be a Rainbow Girl in good standing. 15

Scholarship Award The Bakersfield _{Scottish Rite Bodies}

For high school seniors and undergraduate students who reside in the boundaries of the Bakersfield Scottish Rite Valley, and actively pursuing a degree in speech pathology. 19 Frank H. Reinsch Memorial Scholarships The Acacia House Corporation of Los Angeles

For UCLA undergraduate students. Preference is

given to those with Masonic relatives. 1

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Only for students who are members

of a Masonic Youth Order AND/OR have a Masonic relative?

Female

only Associates Yes

State of California Vocational Scholarship Award International Order of Job's Daughters 13 Female

only Associates; _Bachelors Yes

State of California Academic Scholarship Award International Order of Job's Daughters 12 Female

only Associates; Bachelors Yes Continuing Student Scholarship

California Rainbow

Foundation 16

Male only Associates Yes

Northern California Community College/Trade School (Two-year Curriculum) Scholarship DeMolay Foundation of California, Incorporated 9

Male only Bachelors Yes

Northern California College/University Scholarship Fund DeMolay Foundation of California, Incorporated 8

Male only Associates; _Bachelors Yes Frank S. Land Fellow _Program DeMolay Foundation

Incorporated 10 Male

only Bachelors Yes

Lister

Scholarship California Scottish Rite Foundation 4

Both Associates; _Bachelors No

Eastern Star Educational Scholarship

Grand Chapter of California, Order

of the Eastern Star 21-22 Both Associates; Bachelors; Yes Ensign Mayo High Twelve Loan Fund California Association of High Twelve Clubs 11 Both Bachelors No

Miller Scholarship California Scottish _{Rite Foundation} 2

Both Bachelors No Special _Scholarship California Scottish _{Rite Foundation} 3

Be sure to also read about the scholarships on the next page that are seeking a specific type

of undergraduate student and have very particular criteria for their applicants.

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Additional Scholarships

Frank H. Reinsch Memorial Scholarships

The Acacia House Corporation of Los Angeles

For UCLA undergraduate students. Preference is

given to those with Masonic relatives. 1 Jessie D. Nelson

Scholarship California Rainbow Foundation

For undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior or senior year who are continuing studies in the health and medical field. Applicants must be a Rainbow Girl in good standing.

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Ralph Hale Ruppert

Scholarship California Scottish Rite Foundation

For undergraduate students studying Medicine,

Engineering, Forestry or Public Administration. 5

Scholarship Award The Bakersfield _{Scottish Rite Bodies}

For high school seniors and undergraduate students who reside in the boundaries of the Bakersfield Scottish Rite Valley, and actively pursuing a degree in speech pathology.

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GRADUATE STUDENTS

Only for students who are members of a Masonic Youth Order AND/OR have a Masonic relative?

Both Masters Yes Ensign Mayo High _{Twelve Loan Fund}

California Association of

High Twelve Clubs 11 Male only Masters Yes Frank S. Land Fellow _Program DeMolay Foundation

Incorporated 10 Both Masters No Eastern Star Educational Scholarships Grand Chapter of California, Order

of the Eastern Star 21-22

Be sure to also read about the scholarships below that are seeking a specific type of graduate

students and have very particular criteria for their applicants.

Baldwin

Scholarship California Scottish Rite Foundation

For students pursuing a Masters or Doctorate Degree in the field of Foreign Service, Public School

Administration or Speech Language Pathology 6 Eastern Star

Religious Scholarships

Grand Chapter of California, Order of the Eastern Star

For college graduates desiring to enter or to

continue in a theological school or seminary 23-24

Wolcott Fellowship The Wolcott Foundation, High Twelve International

For students who have applied to George Washington University's School of Business and Public Management, School of Public Policy and Public Management, or Elliott School of

International Affairs. Most Fellowships are awarded to entering first-year graduate students; however, second-year students who need at least eighteen credit hours to complete degree requirements are encouraged to apply. 20 William F. Stovall Master of Public Administration Degree

California Scottish Rite

Foundation For students pursuing a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in the field of Public Administration. 7

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The Acacia House Corporation at Los Angeles

Frank H. Reinsch Memorial Scholarships

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Scholarships are awarded to UCLA undergraduates who apply in a year when there is a scholarship opening. There is a maximum of eight scholars at any one time. This scholarship is renewable through the senior year, therefore the number of new scholarships available to award varies each year. The scholarship is not renewable for a fifth year if the recipient does not graduate in four years.

Financial need is not a consideration for this scholarship. All awards are subject to funds available. This fund does not have sufficient resources to grant awards to all needy and worthy students who may apply.

AWARD

AMOUNT The scholarship will provide a maximum of $5,000 annually, less administration costs, toward the cost of registration fees and educational materials.

DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2015

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Preference given to an Acacia Fraternity member or Freemason, or to sons, daughters, grandsons, or granddaughters of Acacia Fraternity members or Freemasons.

The Acacia House Corporation of Los Angeles seeks full-time UCLA undergraduates involved in at least one extracurricular activity.

Enrolled in a UCLA College major. Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA.

RENEWABLE? The scholarship is renewable each quarter upon evidence of satisfactory academic _{standing from the previous academic year.}

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION

Applications can be found at: http://scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/DUE/ Cont_Students.html. Click on the link to the Acacia Fraternity/Frank H. Reinsch Memorial Scholarship. All other support requirements will be indicated with the application materials.

ORGANIZATION CONTACT

UCLA SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE CENTER

Angela Deaver Campbell - Director

330 De Neve Drive 233 Covel Commons

Los Angeles, California 90095 Phone: 310-206-2875

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2 California Scottish Rite Foundation

Miller Scholarship

The California Scottish Rite Foundation was founded in 1958. One of its chief purposes was to assist worthy young men and women in obtaining a higher education. In 1966, Ralph Hale Ruppert set up a scholarship trust fund in memory of his mother, Nellie Hale Ruppert, and has consequently helped hundreds of students obtain college degrees. The Foundation additionally opened a second Special Scholarship plan in 1980 to enlarge our student aid program.

The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and selects the recipient(s) of the Miller and the Special Scholarships. All applicants are notified of the outcome in writing. Both scholarships' requirements are outlined below. Both seek students who are serious about their education, that demonstrate high ideals and ability, and receive high grades in school.

AWARD AMOUNT

$2,000 per year, until graduation, or for a maximum of four years paid directly to the student.

$1,000 will be sent in February and $1,000 in August upon receipt of the following:

• Certified transcript of grades for previous quarter/semester

• Typed letter with handwritten signature by the student of employment, planned

courses in the coming quarter/semester and current mailing address NOTE: These items must be received in our office by the end of February for the February Scholarship Payment and by the end of August for the August Scholarship Payment. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the termination of the Scholarship Award.

DEADLINE Completed applications must be returned and received by the Foundation Office _{on or before 3:00PM on FEBRUARY 20, 2015. There are no exceptions.}

Applicant must:

1. Be a California resident aged 17 to 25

2. Be seeking a college degree as an undergraduate

3. Be attending any fully accredited college or university nationwide 4. Have a major in a standard academic field

5. Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better with a 12-unit minimum class load (Grades required, not Pass or Fail ratings)

6. Demonstrate financial need and part-time employment

There is no requirement of affiliation with Masonic-related organizations.

RENEWABLE? Yes

Applications can be found at: www.casr-foundation.org

Provide the necessary signatures and mail to California Scottish Rite Foundation.

CALIFORNIA SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION

Raymond D. Godeke

2100 N. Broadway #350 Santa Ana, CA 92706

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California Scottish Rite Foundation

Special Scholarship

The California Scottish Rite Foundation was founded in 1958. One of its chief purposes was to assist worthy young men and women in obtaining a higher education. In 1966, Ralph Hale Ruppert set up a scholarship trust fund in memory of his mother, Nellie Hale Ruppert, and has consequently helped hundreds of students obtain college degrees. The Foundation additionally opened a second Special Scholarship plan in 1980 to enlarge our student aid program.

AWARD AMOUNT

Applicant must:

RENEWABLE? Yes

Raymond D. Godeke

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4 California Scottish Rite Foundation

Lister Scholarship

The California Scottish Rite Foundation was founded in 1958. One of its chief purposes was to assist worthy young men and women in obtaining a higher

education. In 1966, Ralph Hale Ruppert set up a scholarship trust fund in memory of his mother, Nellie Hale Ruppert, and has consequently helped hundreds of students obtain college degrees. The Foundation additionally opened a second Special Scholarship plan in 1980 to enlarge our student aid program.

AWARD AMOUNT

Applicant must:

7. Be male and a blood relative of a California Mason and/or past or present DeMolay

RENEWABLE? Yes

Raymond D. Godeke

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California Scottish Rite Foundation

Ralph Hale Ruppert Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and selects the recipient(s) of the Scholarships. All applicants are notified of the outcome in writing. We seek students who are serious about their education and demonstrate high ideals and ability and strong grades in school.

AWARD AMOUNT

courses in the coming quarter/semester, and current mailing address. NOTE: These items must be received in our office by the end of February for the February Scholarship Payment and by the end of August for the August Scholarship Payment. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the termination of the Scholarship Award.

Applicant must:

3. Be attending any fully accredited college or university nationwide

4. Major in Medicine, Engineering, Forestry or Public School Administration only 5. Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better with a 12-unit minimum class load (Grades

required, not Pass or Fail ratings)

RENEWABLE? Yes.

CALIFORNIA SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION Raymond D. Godeke

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6 California Scottish Rite Foundation

Baldwin Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and selects the recipient(s) of the Scholarships. All applicants are notified of the outcome in writing.

AWARD AMOUNT

$6,000 for one year

$3,000 is paid in August and the second $3,000 is paid in February. The second payment is dependent on proof of satisfactory progress by a letter from your Dean or Department Head. This letter is due in our office by the end of February.

DEADLINE Completed applications must be returned and received by the Foundation Office on _{or before 3:00PM on FEBRUARY 20, 2015. There are no exceptions.}

Applicant must:

1. Be a California resident

2. Be attending any California campus offering the required course of study 3. Pursuing a Masters or Doctorate Degree in the field of Foreign Service, Public

School Administration, or Speech Language Pathology

a. Graduate Programs for Foreign Service Career – Students seeking a career in Foreign Service with the US State Department’s diplomatic corps must provide acceptance by the School that will prepare you for a Foreign Service career. Stanford, USC, and University of California offer such courses.

b. Doctorate Degree in Public School Administration Career – A career educator with experience in the classroom and public school

administrator must satisfy the semester hours required for the doctorate. These educators seek advancement in the Elementary or Secondary levels of our public education system as Administrators or Superintendents.

c. Graduate Programs for Speech Language Pathology Career – Students seeking a career in Speech Language Pathology at a school providing such Graduate programs in California.

RENEWABLE? No

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California Scottish Rite Foundation

William F. Stovall Public Administration Degree

The William F. Stovall Public Administration Program is for California resident pursing a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in the field of Public Administration.

The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and selects the recipient(s) of the scholarships. All applicants are notified of the outcome in writing.

AWARD AMOUNT

$6,000 per year, until graduation, and for a maximum of two years.

The award is $6000 yearly, with a maximum of two years paid. $3,000.00 is paid in August and the second $3,000.00 is paid in February. The second and future payments are dependent upon proof of satisfactory progress in the form of a letter from your Dean or Department Head.

NOTE: This letter is due in the office by the end of February and August.

DEADLINE Applications must be complete and in our office on or before 3:00 PM FEBRUARY 20, 2015. There are no exceptions. ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

. Be a California resident, demonstrate financial need, and have a part time job. . Be attending any California campus offering the required course of study . Pursuing a Master's or Doctorate Degree in the field of Public Administration. RENEWABLE? For a maximum of 2 years

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8 DeMolay Foundation of California, Incorporated

Northern California College or University Scholarship Fund

The Scholarship Program of the DeMolay Foundation of California is dedicated to helping that active DeMolay who seeks a college education, is willing to work hard to accomplish his personal goals, and will be a credit to DeMolay. Academic excellence is not the only criterion used to determine who receives a DeMolay Foundation

Scholarship.

Scholarships are for those who have been accepted or are already attending an accredited four-year college or university. Funds are distributed in two installments (July and January). Each recipient is assigned to a mentor.

AWARD

AMOUNT $2,500 per year

DEADLINE Postmarked ACCEPTED. The DeMolay Foundation's Scholarships Committee meets the third no later than APRIL 1, 2015. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE Saturday of APRIL, and selected applicants will be notified by letter.

Applicant must…

1. Be a member in good standing of a chapter of the Order of DeMolay located in the Northern California DeMolay Jurisdiction

2. Be of excellent moral character

2. Not have achieved majority status at the time of the initial award 3. Show academic promise (with an un-weighted GPA of 2.5 or above) 4. Show evidence of financial need

5. Show evidence of acceptance by an accredited college or university if entering for the first time, or evidence of being in good standing (official transcript) if in a continuing status before a check issued

RENEWABLE? Scholarships are for one year, but may be continued thereafter if circumstances _{warrant, with the amount granted to be determined by the Scholarships Committee.}

Applications are continuously available and may be downloaded from: www.norcaldemolay.com/foundation/scholarships.htm.

Applicant must submit…

1. A complete application form (INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

2. A current official transcript

3. Two letters of recommendation from a school teacher or counselor, or another who has known him for at least three years

4. A passport-size photograph

5. Any further comments/justification that he may choose to make should be in the form of a personal letter attached to the application.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DEMOLAY 34400 Mission Blvd

Union City, CA 94587 Phone: 510-489-6232

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DeMolay Foundation of California, Incorporated

Northern California Community College/Trade School

(Two-year Curriculum) Scholarship

The Scholarship Program of the DeMolay Foundation of California is dedicated to helping that active DeMolay who seeks a college education, is willing to work hard to accomplish his personal goals, and will be a credit to DeMolay. Academic excellence is not the only criterion used to determine who receives a DeMolay Foundation

Scholarship.

Scholarships are for those who are attending an accredited community college or trade school which offers a two-year curriculum.

AWARD

AMOUNT $1,500 per year

DEADLINE Postmarked ACCEPTED. The DeMolay Foundation's Scholarships Committee meets the third no later than APRIL 1, 2015. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE Saturday of APRIL, and selected applicants will be notified by letter.

Applicant must…

1. Be a member in good standing of a chapter of the Order of DeMolay located in the Northern California DeMolay Jurisdiction

2. Be of excellent moral character

3. Have been a member for a minimum of one year and not reached age 21 by April 1 of the year applying

4. Not be a Senior Member of DeMolay, unless his initial application was submitted prior to his 21st _birthday

5. Show academic promise (with an un-weighted GPA of 2.5 or above) 6. Show evidence of financial need

7. Show evidence of acceptance by an accredited community college or trade school if entering for the first time, or evidence of being in good standing (official

transcript) if in a continuing status before a check is issued

RENEWABLE? Scholarships are for one year, but may be continued thereafter if circumstances _{warrant, with the amount granted to be determined by the Scholarships Committee.}

Applications are continuously available and may be downloaded from: www.norcaldemolay.com/foundation/scholarships.htm.

Applicant must submit…

1. A complete application form (INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

2. A current official transcript

3. Two letters of recommendation from a school teacher or counselor, or another who has known him for at least three years

4. A passport-size photograph

5. Any further comments/justification that he may choose to make should be in the form of a personal letter attached to the application.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DEMOLAY 34400 Mission Blvd

Union City, CA 94587 Phone: 510-489-6232

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10 DeMolay Foundation, Incorporated

Frank S. Land Scholarship, Van Gorden Undergraduate

Scholarship, and Van Gorden Graduate Study Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to assist the applicant in four years of college. It is based on need, scholastic ability, and personal qualifications.

Grants are made in the name of Frank S. Land, Founder of the Order of DeMolay. The number of scholarships awarded annually varies depending upon availability of funds.

AWARD

AMOUNT Maximum of $1,000 per year

DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2015

Applicant must:

1. Be an active member of the Order of DeMolay (Applicant may be an Active or Senior DeMolay to be eligible for one of the Van Gorden Graduate Study scholarships) 2. Be a student in good standing and have been accepted by a regular educational

institution

3. Be found personally worthy by an investigation committee 4. Have completely filled out an official Application Form RENEWABLE? Scholarships are normally made for one year only.

Applications are mailed by request only. A stamped, self-addressed envelope must be enclosed with the request for the Application Form. Only the applicant may request a form.

Applicant must submit:

1. Completed and signed application 2. Letters of recommendation

DeMolay Foundation, Incorporated

Scholarship Administrator

10200 NW Ambassador Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64153

Phone: 1.800.336.6529 or 816.891.8333 Email: demolay@demolay.org

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California Association of High Twelve Clubs

Ensign Mayo High Twelve Loan Fund

Since 1953 the Ensign Joseph Sherwood Mayo DeMolay Loan Fund has helped worthy DeMolays, Job’s Daughters, Rainbow Girls and Master Masons achieve an education of their choice, in California, which through lack of funds, would not otherwise have been available. Maximum loans (up to $4,000 per year) are determined each year by the Board of Trustees. Over 1,500 DeMolays, Job’s Daughters, Rainbow Girls and Master Masons have taken advantage of the financial opportunity provided by this fund. Loans are repayable, without interest, following graduation or any termination of their education, or seven (7) years, whichever comes first. Loans for graduate work and trade schools are also available.

Up to $4,000 per year -the amount will be contingent upon individual needs as well as available funds.

DEADLINE Contact organization for more information

Applicants must…

1. Be a California active or Senior DeMolay, Job’s Daughter, Rainbow Girl, or Master Mason in good standing

2. Have at least a 3.0 GPA on your high school, trade school, undergraduate or graduate transcript

3. Be a full-time student

4. Maintain a minimum of 12 units per quarter or semester, if an undergraduate student

PLEASE NOTE: School attendance and units carried must be confirmed each year. Official transcript verifying GPA is required each year for renewal of loans. Without the confirmation of attendance, loan repayment procedures are automatically instituted sixty (60) days after completion of term or semester.

RENEWABLE? The loans are renewable up to a maximum of five years and are repayable, without _{interest or charges, following any termination of school attendance.}

Applications can be found on the High Twelve website at:

http://cahigh12.org/wordpress/the-ensign-mayo-loan-fund/

Submit application to the California Association of High Twelve Clubs Fund Secretary with two (2) letters of recommendations. Have the school directly forward transcript(s) to the EM Secretary.

If the eligibility requirements are met, a promissory note will be mailed to the student for processing. Two co-signers are required and they can be your parents or two other responsible adult persons.

California Association of High Twelve Clubs Fund Secretary Jerry Saville

(661) 822-8319 jsaville@bak.rr.com

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12 International Order of Job's Daughters

State of California Academic Scholarship Award

This scholarship is established for members in good standing (active or majority) in a Bethel of Job's Daughters in the state of California. It is to be maintained and administered by the Grand Guardian Council of California of the International Order of Job's Daughters.

The applicant with the highest score will be awarded the Elise Bonneville Daskam Memorial Scholarship. The applicant with the second highest score will be awarded the Harold Aggesen Grand Bethel Memorial Scholarship. Many other scholarships of lesser amounts are awarded as funds are available.

The amount to be expended and the number of scholarships to be awarded for the ensuing year shall be determined by the Scholarship Board.

DEADLINE Applications must be postmarked no later than MARCH 15, 2015.

Applicants must…

1. Be a member of the International Order of Job's Daughters in good standing, active or majority, in the state of California

2. Submit a completed application form with all information and requested signatures

3. Send an official transcript of seven (7) completed semesters for a high school applicant (applicants currently enrolled in college must submit a transcript of grades for all subjects enrolled in at the college level)

4. Submit a letter of recommendation signed by all members of the Executive Bethel Guardian Council of the applicant’s Bethel

5. Submit a letter of recommendation from the Principal, Dean, or Counselor on school letterhead (applicants currently enrolled in college must submit a recommendation from her college counselor)

6. Submit a letter stating educational plans and goals

RENEWABLE? No

Applications can be found at: www.cajdfoundation.org/Scholarships.html. A written request may also be sent to the Scholarship Chairman.

Applications are available in January 2015. You must get a new application each year; a previous year’s application is not acceptable.

Complete the application, secure transcript and recommendations, and send all materials to the Scholarship Board in care of the Office of the Grand Secretary. Applications must be signed by the Bethel Guardian of the Bethel of which the applicant is a member.

GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA, I.O.J.D.

Mrs. Jeannine Hinman, Scholarship Chairman

216 E. Estate Drive Tulare, CA 93274 Phone: 559.686.1377

Email: jhtulare@sbcglobal.net Website: www.cajdfoundation.org

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International Order of Job's Daughters

State of California Vocational Scholarship Award

This Scholarship Award is established for members in good standing (active or majority) in a Bethel of Job's Daughters in the State of California. It is to be maintained and administered by the Grand Guardian Council of California of the International Order of Job's Daughters.

AWARD AMOUNT The amount to be expended and the number of scholarships to be awarded for the _{ensuing year shall be determined in May by the Scholarship Board.} DEADLINE Applications must be postmarked no later than MARCH 15, 2015.

Applicants must…

1. Be a member of the International Order of Job's Daughters in good standing, active or majority, in the State of California

2. Submit a completed application form with all information and requested signatures

3. Send an official transcript of five (5) completed semesters

4. Submit a letter of recommendation signed by all members of the Executive Bethel Guardian Council of the applicant’s Bethel

5. Submit a letter of recommendation from the Principal, Dean, or Counselor on school letterhead

6. Submit a letter stating educational plans and goals

RENEWABLE? No

Applications can be found at: www.cajdfoundation.org/Scholarships.html. A written request may also be sent to the Scholarship Chairman.

Applications are available in January 2015. You must get a new application each year; a previous year’s application is not acceptable.

Complete the application, secure transcript and recommendations, and send all materials to the Scholarship Board in care of the Office of the Grand Secretary. Applications must be signed by the Bethel Guardian of the Bethel of which the applicant is a member.

GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA, I.O.J.D.

Mrs. Jeannine Hinman, Scholarship Chairman

216 E. Estate Drive Tulare, CA 93274 Phone: 559.686.1377

Email: jhtulare@sbcglobal.net Website: www.cajdfoundation.org

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14 California Rainbow Foundation

Regular Rainbow Scholarship

AWARD

DESCRIPTION The Regular Rainbow Scholarship provides financial aid to those girls planning to enter undergraduate studies as freshman. AWARD AMOUNT

The $1000 scholarship is paid to the recipient in two installments. Half of the award is paid in August before the fall semester or quarter begins, the balance is paid after completion of the fall semester. Transcripts of grades must be emailed to Mr. J. Dennis Conwell, Scholarship Committee Chairman, together with evidence of enrollment for the next semester or quarter.

DEADLINE All forms must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 15, 2015 ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must…

1. Be an entering first year student

2. Be a Rainbow Girl in good standing (dues paid for year you are applying) or a majority member

RENEWABLE? No

Applicant must submit an application containing the following:

1. Name of scholarship applied for; personal data; name of school you wish to attend; first and second choice; career choice; school now attending; date of high school graduation; scholarships applied for. DO NOT SEND MORE THAN ONE SET OF APPLICATION FORMS.

2. A financial report. This must be completed in full and will be kept in strict confidence. A copy of your parent’s or legal guardian’s most recent federal income tax return. Also confidential. PLEASE BLACKOUT ANY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS. ONLY SEND THE PAGE WHICH SHOWS THE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.

3. A Rainbow history, high school transcript of grades, a list of community activities and affiliations, and a photo. This photo will appear in the Pot of Gold if you are awarded a scholarship.

4. An essay briefly stating your career goals, and how you plan to accomplish them. Two letters of recommendation are required.

**How to Complete your Online Application** 1. Open form from website:

http://www.gocarainbowalumni.org/Members/Scholarship/0000.html. 2. Complete the online form.

3. Once form is completed and you have gathered all other required documents, click on “Send by E-mail” button (top right on form). Follow prompts to either send or save the form (depending on type of email you are using). REMEMBER: Attach all other required documents to your e-mail BEFORE sending.

Mr. J. Dennis Conwell

Scholarship Committee Chairman Phone: 408-629-7663

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California Rainbow Foundation

The Florence McDonald Music Scholarship

The Florence McDonald Music Scholarship provides financial aid to a girl planning to study music.

AWARD AMOUNT

The $1000 scholarship is paid to the recipient in two installments. Half of the award is paid in August before the fall semester or quarter begins, the balance is paid after completion of the fall semester. Transcripts of grades must be emailed to Mr. J. Dennis Conwell, Scholarship Committee Chairman, together with evidence of enrollment for the next semester or quarter.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must…

1. Be an entering first year student

RENEWABLE? No

2. A financial report. This must be completed in full and will be kept in strict confidence. A copy of your parent’s or legal guardian’s most recent federal income tax return. Also confidential. PLEASE BLACKOUT ANY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS. ONLY SEND THE PAGE, WHICH SHOWS THE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.

3. Once form is completed and you have gathered all other required

documents, click on “Send by E-mail” button (top right on form). Follow prompts to either send or save the form (depending on type of email you are using). REMEMBER: Attach all other required documents to your e-mail BEFORE sending.

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16 California Rainbow Foundation

Continuing Student Scholarships

The Continuing Student Scholarship provides financial aid to girls continuing studies beyond their freshman year if there are funds remaining after the Regular Rainbow Scholarships have been awarded.

AWARD AMOUNT

Half of the $1000 award is paid in August before the fall semester or quarter begins, the balance is paid after completion of the fall semester. Transcripts of grades must be sent to the Scholarship Committee Chairman, together with evidence of enrollment for the next semester or quarter.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must…

1. Have completed a least one year of undergraduate study

RENEWABLE? Yes

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California Rainbow Foundation

Jessie D. Nelson Scholarship

AWARD DESCRIPTION The Jessie D. Nelson Scholarship is available to a sophomore and higher grade

level girl who is continuing studies in the health and medical field. AWARD AMOUNT

Half of the $2,500 award is paid in August before the fall semester or quarter begins, the balance is paid after completion of the fall semester. Transcripts of grades must be sent to the Scholarship Committee Chairman, together with evidence of enrollment for the next semester or quarter.

DEADLINE All forms must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Applicant must…

1. Be a sophomore or higher continuing studies in the health /medicine 2. Be a majority member

RENEWABLE? Yes

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18 California Rainbow Foundation

Anna Lind Scholarship

The Anna Lind Scholarship is given annually in the amount of $1000, with the amount subject to the availability of funds in the Endowment Fund.

AWARD AMOUNT

Half of the award is paid in August before the fall semester or quarter begins, the balance is paid after completion of the fall semester. Transcripts of grades must be sent to the Scholarship Committee Chairman, together with evidence of enrollment for the next semester or quarter.

DEADLINE All forms must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Applicant must…

1. Be a graduating high school senior or a high school graduate (Applicant may apply up to four years after graduating)

RENEWABLE? Yes.

4. An essay briefly stating your career goals, and how you plan to accomplish them. Two letters of recommendation are required. **How to Complete your Online Application**

1. Open form from website:

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The Bakersfield Scottish Rite Bodies

Scholarship Award

The Scholarship Committee will determine which applicants meet the

requirements as set forth by the Bakersfield Scottish Rite Scholarship

Committee and will furthermore administer the award. Payments will be

made to the school’s student financial aid office to the student’s credit at the

beginning of each school year, provided that all pre-requisites are met.

Selection will be the responsibility of the Bakersfield Scottish Rite

Scholarship Committee. An interview may be required before final

selections are made. Special consideration will be given to those persons

pursuing a degree in speech pathology and are currently enrolled in their

Sophomore year in a speech pathology program.

AWARD

AMOUNT

$5,000

DEADLINE

Contact organization for more information

Applicant must…

1. Reside within the boundaries of the Bakersfield Scottish Rite Valley

2. Have a minimum High School GPA. Of 3.00

3. Be enrolled (or eligible to enroll) in an accredited trade tech, college or

university

4. Carry a minimum of twelve (12) semester or (eight) 8 quarter units

5. Provide a transcript of high school grades to the Scholarship Committee

6. Actively pursuing a degree in speech pathology

Applicant must advise the Bakersfield Scottish Rite of any change of status

or transfer.

RENEWABLE?

May be renewed up to four times

Applicant must…

1. Submit application form

2. Submit 3 letters of recommendation

3. Attach a short essay (no more than 500 words) in which you describe

your extra-curricular activities, community service, special

accomplishments and talents and your long-range goals

4. Provide a transcript at the end of each academic year while receiving the

grant (the recipient is to maintain a GPA of 3.00 or better).

Submit the completed application (and ask Recommenders to send letters)

to the address below.

THE BAKERSFIELD SCOTTISH RITE BODIES Malcolm White, Scholarship Committee Chairman

caromal@bak.rr.com

1920 18th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301

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20 The Wolcott Foundation

High Twelve International

Wolcott Fellowship

The Wolcott Fellowships are designed to encourage young scholars (age 30 or younger) with outstanding academic, civic, and social credentials to pursue public service careers. All awards are sponsored by High Twelve International, an organization of Master Masons.

Wolcott Fellowships are highly competitive and are determined by the trustees of the Wolcott Foundation. In addition to outstanding academic credentials, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the Masonic ideals of high ethical and moral standards.

The maximum Wolcott Fellowship covers tuition and fees for 40 credit hours. The award is to be considered a grant if upon graduation the recipient is employed for four years in government services (federal, state, or local level), in international affairs, or in selected international business in the private sector.

Fellowship recipients may also request a relocation loan of up to $1,800. Relocation loans are awarded on the basis of need and must be repaid upon graduation. DEADLINE Applications and all attachments must be received between January 1

st _{and January 31}st _,

2015. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Awards are announced in early APRIL.

Applicant must…

1. Be a United States citizen

2. Not have previously earned an advance degree

3. Not be older than 30 years of age as of February 14 preceding their first Fall semester 4. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or be a graduating senior in an undergraduate school) 5. Have applied to the School of Business and Public Management, the School of Public

Policy and Public Management, or the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University, Washington, D. C. by February 1 for the following Fall semester

Most Fellowships are awarded to entering first-year graduate students; however, second- year students who need at least eighteen (18) credit hours to complete degree

requirements are encouraged to apply. While the Foundation seeks to support full-time students, students working full-time for government or related activities may enroll for six semester hours in the fall and spring semesters.

RENEWABLE? No

Applications can be found at: wolcottfoundation.com Applicant must submit…

1. A fully completed application

2. All college and post graduate transcripts 3. All GRE/GMAT scores

4. A recent photo (males should wear coat and tie)

Zone #1 (including and north of Kern County)

Malcolm White

Email: caromal@bak.rr.com Zone #2 (south of Kern County)

Ercil Eschbach

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Grand Chapter of

California Order of the

Eastern Star

Eastern Star Educational Scholarship

This is a scholarship award for candidates selected by a scholarship

committee.

Awards will be made on the basis of scholastic record, financial need, need

of higher education, and the character of the applicant. Consideration will

be given to applicants applying for out-of-state schools. Preference is given

to those with Masonic ties or those who are members of our Masonic

Youth Groups.

Varies

DEADLINE

Completed applications with supporting documentation must be

postmarked no later than MARCH 1, 2015. Applicants to whom

scholarships will be awarded will be notified by JULY 1, 2015

Applicants must …

1.

Be graduating high school seniors, continuing undergraduate and

graduate students at an accredited college, university, community

college, trade school, or religious institution.

2.

Be a United States citizen and California resident.

3.

Have a minimum cumulative 3.0, unweighted GPA. On page 3, please

submit only unweighted GPA.

4.

Demonstrate a financial need.

5.

Possess a strong high school and/or community leadership record.

RENEWABLE?

Students are free to re-apply each year

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22 Applications can be found at: https://www.oescal.org/?q=scholarships

Application Procedure

• Complete the California Order of the Eastern Star Foundation Scholarship

application. Make sure you complete the check-off list on top of page 2.

• Include copies of pages 1 and 2 of your most recent Federal Income Tax

return, or that of your parents, if they claim you as a dependent. (W-2 forms

are not acceptable). Social Security numbers should be blacked out.

• If submitting the parents Federal Tax return, the parent must sign the

application giving consent to the committee to review the tax form. Lack of a

parental signature on page 4, will disqualify the application. All tax forms will

be shredded after review.

• Graduating seniors must submit an official high school transcript that

includes the first semester of the 12th grade.

• College undergraduates and graduates may submit an unofficial transcript.

• If requested materials are not available at time of submission, please include

a written explanation with your application.

• A copy of the college acceptance letter, if available. Prior to awarding a

scholarship, OES must receive a copy of your college acceptance letter. You

should send these items to OES as soon as you receive them.

• Graduating seniors must submit the Teacher/Counselor Report (pages 6 and

7) with the application.

• Responses to the essay questions may be submitted on a separate page as an

attachment to the application.

• Checks will be mailed to the recipient only after proof of college/university

enrollment has been received. This may be in the form of scheduled classes or

enrollment verification from the college/ university.

When you have filled out the Application and obtained all necessary

documentation, as listed in the check-off box on page 2, please submit your

application to the address under Organization Contact.

CALIFORNIA EASTERN STAR FOUNDATION

c/o Grand Chapter of California, OES

Scholarship Committee

16960 Bastanchury Road, Suite E

Yorba Linda, CA 92886-1711

cawhite66@cox.net

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Grand Chapter of

California Order of the

Eastern Star

Eastern Star Religious Scholarship

This is a scholarship award for college graduates desiring to enter or

continue in a theological school or seminary.

Awards will be made on the basis of scholastic record, financial need, need

of higher education, and the character of the applicant. Consideration will

be given to applicants applying for out-of-state schools. Preference is given

to those with Masonic ties or those who are members of our Masonic

Youth Groups.

Varies

DEADLINE

Completed applications with supporting documentation must be

postmarked no later than MARCH 1, 2015. Applicants to whom

scholarships will be awarded will be notified by JULY 1, 2015

Applicants must …

1.

Be graduating high school seniors, continuing undergraduate and

graduate students at an accredited college, university, community

college, trade school, or religious institution.

2.

Be a United States citizen and California resident.

3.

Have a minimum cumulative 3.0, unweighted GPA. On page 3, please

submit only unweighted GPA.

4.

Demonstrate a financial need.

5.

Possess a strong high school and/or community leadership record.

6.

Be entering a theological college or seminary

RENEWABLE?

Students are free to re-apply each year

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