Grand Lodge Scholarship Program

Grand Lodge Scholarship Program

Funder: Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts (Masonic Education & Charity Trust)

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts-based organization; scholarships awarded to students attending accredited educational institutions throughout the country

Program Description:
The Grand Lodge Scholarship Program provides financial support to full-time undergraduate students pursuing higher education. Since its inception in 1995, the program has distributed over $8.7 million in scholarship grants to students.

Award Information

• Total distributed (2016): 157 scholarships totaling $550,000
• Cumulative distribution: Over $8.7 million since 1995
• Award type: Scholarship grants for undergraduate education

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The Grand Lodge awards scholarships based primarily on:
• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• Broad participation in community and school activities

Award Use

Scholarships support:
• Full-time undergraduate attendance at accredited educational institutions
• College expenses including tuition, room and board, textbooks, supplies, and other costs

Partnership

Some scholarship grants are awarded in partnership with the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Foundation

Contact Information

• Address: 186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
• Email: Info@MassFreemasonry.org
• Phone: 617.426.6040 or 800.882.1020 (within MA)
• Website: massfreemasonry.org

Background

As part of the broader Masonic charitable mission, the scholarship program represents one of many charitable efforts undertaken by Freemasons throughout North America, with contributions totaling approximately $3 million every day, more than 70% of which benefits the general public.