Youth Investment

Through these efforts, we are committed to improving the lives of young people and helping them achieve their full potential.

Scholarships from Masonic Lodges and Masonic Groups​

Masonic Lodges, Masonic Appendant and Concordant Bodies offer scholarships across the State of Washington. Criteria, award amount, and timelines vary. Explore below to see what you might qualify for. 

Local Lodge scholarship programs are independent of WAMS.
The WAMS Scholarship program is in addition to, and doesn’t replace, Local Lodge scholarships.

Scholarship Applications Open November 2023 – March 2024

Requirements:

• Child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, sibling or dependent (IRS definition) (or one who was in good standing at the time of his death) of a member in good standing of a Washington Masonic Lodge working under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington.

• Washington State High School Senior who is pursuing higher education.

• A minimum 3.0 GPA

Requirements:

• Dependent of a member in good standing of a Washington Masonic Lodge working under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, his child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, sibling or dependent (IRS definition) (or one who was in good standing at the time of his death.

• Washington State High School Senior who is pursuing higher education.

• A minimum 3.0 GPA

Supporting our Masonic Youth is a priority of Washington Masonic Services.

Requirement:

• Washington State resident youth who is a current member of DeMolay, Job’s Daughters, Knights of Pythagoras, or Rainbow Girls graduating Senior in 2024.

Requirements:

• Immigrant, with limited resources, starting his/her first year of study.
• If the student is non-English speaking, a C average must be maintained.
• For an English speaker, a B average be maintained.

Preferred:

• Applications from students from Ukraine and Latin America will be given preference.
• A second year award is possible if the student meets the first year qualifying grade.
Application Information:

See Our Scholarships

Application Deadline: March 31st, 2024.

Timeline: Applications reviewed April-May 2024.

Final Announcement no later than June 1, 2024.

Questions: Contact Aaron Simon at (253) 267-8625,

or email scholarships@masonscare.org

Scholarships from Masonic Lodges and Masonic Groups

Masonic Lodges, Masonic Appendant and Concordant Bodies offer scholarships across the State of Washington. Criteria, award amount, and timelines vary. Explore below to see what you might qualify for:

Statewide Scholarships ( Appendant & Concordant Bodies )

Name of ScholarshipScottish Rite Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$3,000
Number of Scholarships100+
Area of Eligibility 
Year RequirementsCollege Junior or Senior (Entering 3 or 4 year of undergraduate)
Eligibility RequirementsWashington State Resident, Full time student in Accredited College or University in Washington State, 3.0 G.P.A. or better
Available to General PublicYes
Applicationwww.srscholarships.org
Name of ScholarshipAmaranth Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$1,000
Number of ScholarshipsVaries
Year RequirementsNone- Undergraduate Degree only
Eligibility Requirements1.) A minimum of a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
2.) A permanent resident of the state of Washington.
3.) A member of Job’s Daughters, or Rainbow for Girls in the Washington/Idaho Jurisdiction. or DeMolay (including Majority Members and Senior DeMolay)
4.) Or the Son, Daughter, Step-son, Step-daughter, Grandchild, or Great Grandchild of a Master Mason in good standing in the State of Washington.
5.) Or a member of the Order of the Amaranth in the State of Washington. Or the Son, Daughter, Step-son, Step-daughter, Grandchild, or Great Grandchild of a member of the Order of the Amaranth in the State of Washington.
Available to General PublicNo- Masonic Affiliation Required
High School (s) RequiredAny accredited High School in Washington State
Applicationwww.amaranthwa.org
Name of ScholarshipEastern Star Scholarship
Amount of ScholarshipVaries
Number of ScholarshipsVaries
Year RequirementsFull -time under-graduate students who have completed at least one year of the required course work (45 credits/30semester hours) to receive their degree/certification
 (this scholarship may be renewable with a new application each year)
Eligibility RequirementsResident of Washington State and at least one of the following:
 a. A member of the Order of the Eastern Star in the Grand Jurisdiction of Washington.
 b. A member of the Masonic Lodge in Washington.
 c. The child, legally adopted child, step-child, grandchild, widow, wife, sister or mother of a member of the Order of the Eastern Star or a Mason whose membership is/was in the State of Washington.
 d. A member in good standing in one of the three Masonic affiliated youth groups in Washington jurisdiction: International Order of DeMolay, Job’s Daughters International, or the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
Available to General PublicNO
Applicationwww.washingtonoes.org
Name of ScholarshipKnights Templar Educational Foundation
Amount of ScholarshipVaries
Number of Scholarships2
Year Requirements3rd or 4th Year of Undergraduate Studies
Eligibility RequirementsA U.S. Citizen
Washington State Resident
Attending, Full Time, A Bachelor Degree Awarding College or University in Washington State
Going into 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate studies.
Maintaining a GPA (college level) of at least 3.0
Willing to attend our Grand Sessions, as our guest, to receive award recognition
Available to General PublicYes
ApplicationContact a Member to refer to KT Deputy Instructor closest to you www.yorkritewa.org www.knightstemplar.org/educationfdn.html
Name of ScholarshipSusie Holmes Memorial Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$1,500
Number of Scholarships1
Year RequirementsHigh school seniors
Eligibility Requirements1. A high school graduate with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
 2. Dedicated, continuous, and joyful service to Job’s Daughters
 3. Regular attendance at Supreme and/or Grand Sessions and participation in competitions at Supreme.
 4. A Daughter who promotes friendship and impartiality in her Bethel and exhibits good character and integrity
 5. A Majority Member currently installed in an office
Available to General PublicNO
Applicationwww.jobsdaughtersinternational.org
 www.wajdi.org
Name of ScholarshipSupreme Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$750
Number of ScholarshipsVaries
Year RequirementsHigh school seniors or graduates, junior college, technical school or college students and students who are in early graduation programs who are Job’s Daughters in good standing in their Bethel, or will be at the time of Majority, may apply for these scholarships.
Eligibility RequirementsThe purpose of these Scholarships is to aid Job’s Daughters students of outstanding ability who have a sincerity of purpose.
Available to General PublicNO
Applicationwww.jobsdaughtersinternational.org
 www.wajdi.org
Name of ScholarshipT & T HIKE Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$1,000
Number of Scholarships1
Year RequirementsA Majority Member entering her junior or higher year of college in Audiology, Speech Pathology or Deaf Education
Eligibility RequirementsThe purpose of these Scholarships is to aid Job’s Daughters students of outstanding ability who have a sincerity of purpose.
Available to General PublicNO
Applicationwww.jobsdaughtersinternational.org
 www.wajdi.org
Name of ScholarshipFrank S. Land
Amount of Scholarship$3,000
Number of ScholarshipsVaries
Year RequirementsActive DeMolay with a High School Diploma
Eligibility RequirementsActive DeMolay with a High School Diploma.
Available to General PublicNO
Application
www.demolay.org
Name of ScholarshipDeMolay Foundation Graduate Studies Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$3,000
Number of ScholarshipsVaries
Year RequirementsGraduate Studies
Eligibility RequirementsActive DeMolay with a High School Diploma.
Available to General PublicNO
Applicationwww.demolay.org
Amount of ScholarshipVaries
Number of ScholarshipsVaries
Year RequirementsRainbow Girls in good standing or Majority Members who:
 1) Have not passed their 25th birthday at the time of Grand Assembly, and
 2) Have completed, or are presently in their first year of postsecondary education at the time of making the application (This may include running start).
 3) A Rainbow girl or Majority member may receive scholarship support from the Rainbow Dad’s Scholarship Fund a maximum of two times.
  
Eligibility RequirementsActive Rainbow Girl
Available to General PublicNO
Applicationwww.nwrainbow.org/scholarship/

Lodge Scholarships (by Region)

Local Lodge scholarship programs are independent. 
The Washington Masonic Charities Scholarship program does not replace Local Lodge scholarships.

Northwest Region

Masonic District2
WAMC RegionNorthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipAshler 121 Secondary Academic Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$500
Number of Scholarships2
Year Requirements 
Eligibility RequirementsNeeds Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) Required 
ApplicationThrough Cascadia Community College
Masonic District9
WAMC RegionNorthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipCarrie Grafton
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsNeeds Based, Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredBurlington Edison
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge
Masonic District9
WAMC RegionNorthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipP.A. Stendal
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsNeeds Based, Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredSedro-Woolley
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge
Masonic District2
WAMC RegionNorthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipCloyse & Rosie Clayton Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$1,000
Number of Scholarships2
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsNeeds and Merit Based
Available to General PublicNO. Children & grandchildren of members, and members of a Masonic Youth Group in D2 or D8.
High School (s) RequiredMasonic District 2 and 8 (Northern King County and Snohomish County )
ApplicationFor paper application please contact MC243Secretary@gmail.com they also have a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MillCreekMasons/
Masonic District9
WAMC RegionNorthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipSan Juan Masonic Lodge No. 175 Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$500-$1,500
Number of Scholarships8-10
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility Requirements2.0 GPA. Needs Based, Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredOrcas Island High School, Friday Harbor High School, Lopez High School
ApplicationPaper application through Guidance Councilor
Masonic District2
WAMC RegionNorthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipUnnamed
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsFunds are distributed through a separate fund who determines qualifications and application
Eligibility RequirementsNeeds Based, Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredVaried based on fund distributing scholarship
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge
Masonic District5
WAMC RegionNorthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipSt. John’s Scholarship Award
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Seniors, Continuing Education for Adults
Eligibility RequirementsMerit Based, Need Based, Community Involvement and Essay
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredKing County
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge

Southwest Region

Masonic District15
WAMC RegionSouthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipJunior Year Achievement Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Junior
Eligibility RequirementsNeed Based, Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredPuyallup HS, Emerald Ridge HS and Rogers HS
ApplicationInquire with Lodge
Masonic District14
WAMC RegionSouthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipFairweather Masonic Scholarship
Amount of ScholarshipVaries
Number of Scholarships3
Year RequirementsGraduating High School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsNeed Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredTacoma School District
ApplicationRecommendation from McKinney Vento Liaison / requests can be emailed to Fairweather.lodge82@gmail.com
Masonic District18
WAMC RegionSouthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipIlwaco Masons Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$500
Number of Scholarships6
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsGraduating Senior. Merit and Need Based.
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredIlwaco, Willapa, South Bend, Naselle, Raymond, all 7 High Schools in Pacific County or Lodge relative
ApplicationPaper Application available through Guidance Councilor
Masonic District17
WAMC RegionSouthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipOlympia Masonic Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$1,000
Number of Scholarships7
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsNeed Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredThurston County or Lodge Relative
Applicationwww.olympia1.org
Masonic District15
WAMC RegionSouthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipOutstanding Junior Scholarship Program
Amount of Scholarship$1,000-$1,500
Number of Scholarships4
Year RequirementsHigh School Junior
Eligibility RequirementsMerit Based, Well rounded student achievement and activities
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredSumner and Bonney Lake High Schools
Applicationwww.phoenixlodge154.org
Masonic District12
WAMC RegionSouthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipCharles Gale Masonic Memorial Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year Requirements2nd Year Undergraduate
Eligibility RequirementsNeeds Based, Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredOlympic College
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge
Masonic District17
WAMC RegionSouthwest Region
Name of ScholarshipElizabeth & Fred Haerlen Masonic Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Seniors
Eligibility RequirementsNeed and Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredElma High School
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge

Central Region

Lodge NameBadger Mountain No. 57
Masonic District21
WAMC RegionCentral Region
Name of ScholarshipGeorge Wilcox Memorial
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsScholarships shall be awarded based upon academic performance, industry, character, and need, and will be given annually to deserving students. The selection committee shall be the sole judge of need and other criteria in determining recipients. All information provided by the applicant will be treated by the scholarship committee as highly confidential. Each year, the number of scholarships awarded will vary according to available funds.
 Students are eligible to receive the scholarship up to four (4) times.
Available to General PublicYes- Waterville and Mansfield students and sons/daughters of members of Badger Mountain Lodge #57
High School (s) RequiredWaterville and Mansfield
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge
Masonic District21
WAMC RegionCentral Region
Name of ScholarshipHermanos Del Arte Masonic Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsEssay and Letter of Recommendation Required
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredChelan High School
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge
Masonic District22
WAMC RegionCentral Region
Name of ScholarshipHerbert and Elizabeth Davis Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$16,500 Total (varies per)
Number of Scholarships6
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsHigh School Senior, 3.0 GPA. Merit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredAny High School in Okanagan County
Applicationhttps://cfncw.org/
WAMC RegionCentral Region
Name of ScholarshipProsser High School Masonic Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsPrincipal Selection
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredProsser
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge

Eastern Region

Masonic District22
WAMC RegionEastern Region
Name of ScholarshipOroville Aurora Masonic Lodge #201
Amount of Scholarship 
Number of Scholarships 
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsNeeds Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredOroville
Applicationwww.orovillescholarshipfoundation.org
High School (s) RequiredWaterville and Mansfield
ApplicationInquire with the Lodge
Masonic District29
WAMC RegionEastern Region
Name of ScholarshipAlmira Masonic Lodge No 120
Amount of Scholarship$600
Number of Scholarships3 (one per school)
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsMerit Based
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredAlmira/Creston, Coulee/Hartline, and Lake Roosevelt.
Applicationhttps://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/
Masonic District27
WAMC RegionEastern Region
Name of ScholarshipConcordia Lodge Scholarship
Amount of ScholarshipUp to $3000
Number of ScholarshipsUp to 3 
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsNeed Based
Available to General PublicYes
  
ApplicationContact Dan Fouts at dlfouts@comcast.net

Lodge District27Scholarship NameConcordia Lodge ScholarshipScholarship AmountUp to $3000Number of ScholarshipsUp to 3RequirementsHigh School Senior, Need BasedAvailable to General Public?YesApplicationContact Dan Fouts at dlfouts@comcast.net

Masonic District 30
WAMC Region Eastern Region
Name of Scholarship Newport Lodge No. 144 Senior Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship  
Number of Scholarships  
Year Requirements High School Seniors
Eligibility Requirements Merit Based
Available to General Public Yes
High School (s) Required Cusik, Newport, Selkirk
Application Inquire with the Lodge
Masonic District26
WAMC RegionEastern Region
Name of ScholarshipWaverly Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship$500
Number of Scholarships2
Year RequirementsHigh School Seniors
Eligibility RequirementsNeed Based
Available to General PublicYes – staff recommendation to scholarship committee- NO application for student
High School (s) RequiredWaverly
ApplicationThis need based scholarship is by staff recommendation
Masonic District26
WAMC RegionEastern Region
Name of ScholarshipWhitman and Hiram Lodge Scholarships
Amount of Scholarship$500
Number of Scholarships1 Scholarship to each of 5 Schools.
Year RequirementsHigh School Senior
Eligibility RequirementsMerit, Need, and Type of Study
Available to General PublicYes
High School (s) RequiredColfax
ApplicationPaper Application available through Guidance Councilor
High School (s) RequiredWaterville and Mansfield
ApplicationPaper Application available through Guidance Councilor

Local Lodge scholarship programs are independent. 
The Washington Masonic Services Scholarship program does not replace Local Lodge scholarships.

Links to Other Scholarship Resources:

Washington DeMolay Scholarship Information & Links
NW Rainbow Scholarship Information & Links
Washington Job’s Daughters International Scholarship Opportunities

The above is compiled to assist those seeking scholarships. This information is always being updated.  If there is a Lodge that would like to have their information added, please contact the Deputy Director Aaron Simon at aaron@masonscare.org or at (253) 267-8625.

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