Minnesota Masonic Charities Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

MMC provides six scholarship categories and awards approximately $1 million in scholarships each year to worthy students across Minnesota. The organization awards 86+ scholarships annually to well-rounded individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, good character, community involvement, and clear educational goals.

Eligibility:

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• High school seniors or equivalent
• Homeschool and private school students may apply if they meet all requirements
• No Masonic affiliation required (though affiliation is a point of interest)
• Must be attending or planning to attend Minnesota colleges, universities, or trade/technical schools

What They Look For:

• Good academic standing
• Demonstrated good character
• Involvement in school and community
• Clear articulated educational goals
• Well-rounded individuals who can represent the organization
• Applicants should provide concise, personal information so reviewers understand them as individuals

Recent Updates:

• ACT scores are no longer required
• Minimum GPA is now 3.0 (previously higher)
• Focus shifted to students attending Minnesota institutions

Contact:

• Phone: 952-948-6200
• Email: info@mnmasonic.org
• Address: 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437-3699

Scholarship Categories: Six categories available (specific details not provided in source material)

Application Process

Timeline:

• Applications open: December 1 annually
• Deadline: Typically late spring (around May based on historical patterns)

Required Materials:

1. Completed online application
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. High school transcript (or homeschool equivalent)
4. Optional: ACT composite score (no longer required)

Submission Format:

• Online application portal
• Letters of Recommendation and transcripts can be submitted by schools/recommenders via email address provided in the application
• You cannot submit your application until all required attachments are received

Key Notes:

• Official transcripts and ACT scores are not required—you may upload copies you have access to
• Schools may submit transcripts/letters on your behalf; you must provide them with the email address from the application
• Applicants should concisely share appropriate information to help reviewers know them as a person

Questions:

• Contact Scholarships Committee: 952-948-6200 or info@mnmasonic.org