Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Funder: Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio

Overview: The Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation awards scholarships to support high school seniors throughout the state of Ohio pursuing higher education. Established in 1994 by Grand Master Thomas D. Zahler, the foundation is dedicated to the Masonic tenet of Relief.

Geographic Scope

• Location: Ohio
• District Coverage: One male student and one female student are awarded scholarships in each of Ohio's 25 districts

Eligibility

• High school seniors in Ohio
• No Masonic affiliation required - students do not need to be connected to Freemasonry to be considered for the scholarship

Award Details

• One scholarship awarded to a male student per district
• One scholarship awarded to a female student per district
• Total of 50 scholarships distributed annually (25 districts × 2 genders)

Funding Sources

• Contributions from purchase of Ohio Masonic specialty license plates (over $27,600 raised as of 2021)
• Donations to the Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation
• Masonic Relief Fund contributions

Background

• Formed in 1994 by Grand Master Thomas D. Zahler
• Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
• Mission: Provide financial assistance to Master Masons, their widows, and orphans, and support communities in Ohio

Contact Information

• Mailing Address: Grand Lodge of Ohio, One Masonic Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45504
• Phone: 800-292-6092 (Grand Secretary's Office)