North Carolina Scottish Rite Scholarships and Grants Program
Transforming Futures Through Education and Opportunity
Empowering the Next Generation: Your Support Makes Higher Education Possible
Thanks to generous donations, deserving students across North Carolina are pursuing college degrees, achieving career goals, and building brighter futures. Whether through college scholarships for Masonic-affiliated students or grants supporting youth programs and appendant bodies, your contribution directly funds life-changing opportunities.
Imagine a dedicated student overcoming financial barriers to graduate and give back to their community—just like thousands supported by the Scottish Rite over the years.
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Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship
About: An anonymous donor created this scholarship in memory of her husband, who was a proud member of the Scottish Rite. Amount: $2,000 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Field of Study: Speech-Language Pathology
RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program ScholarshipSpeech Pathology Scholarship
About: This endowed scholarship is supported by the funds raised by Scottish Rite Valleys and Orients through golf events. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Field of Study: Speech Pathology or Speech Communication
Swing for Speech ScholarshipA Student's Story:
Why Scottish Rite Endowed scholarships are about a lot more than just the financial support.
Dental Hygienists Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Amy Wright Joyce, Registered Dental Hygienist specializing in Periodontics. It was established by Ill. Alan Adkins, 33°, Grand Cross, SGIG in Virginia, because of her wonderful example of excellence in her professional field. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Associate or Bachelor's Degree Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership ‐ AND ‐ Field of Study: Dental Hygiene
Amy Wright Joyce Endowed Scholarship for Dental HygienistsNursing Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in memory of Gerri S. Adkins, beloved wife of Ill. Alan W. Adkins, 33°, Grand Cross, SGIG in Virginia. Mrs. Adkins was a registered nurse for more than 40 years. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Any Level Additional Eligibility Requirements: Field of Study: Nursing ‐ AND ‐ Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship
Geri S. Adkins Endowed Scholarship in NursingUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Scholarship
About: The Hinton James Masonic Scholarship for study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, funded by Lux Libertas Lodge 772, Freemasons and individuals through The NC Masonic Scholarship Foundation, rewards a high school senior who has demonstrated academic achievement and community service. The Lux Libertas Scholarship Committee selects recipients. Amount: $1,000 Eligibiity Requirements: see Lux Libertas Lodge 772 for application
Hinton James 2024 Application ScholarshipUndergraduate or Graduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Ill. William B. Brunk, 33°, Past Grand Minister of State and Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General in North Carolina. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship
William B. Brunk Endowed ScholarshipUndergrauate or Graduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Mary Ann Cole, wife of Sovereign Grand Commander James D. Cole, 33°. Amount: $1,500 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership
Mary Ann Cole ScholarshipUndergraduate or Graduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Sovereign Grand Commander James D. Cole, 33°. Amount: $3,600 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership
James D. Cole Endowed ScholarshipUndergraduate or Graduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Ill. William G. Sizemore, 33°, Grand Cross, Past Grand Executive Director & Past Sovereign Grand Commander Honoris Causa. Amount: $4,500 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership
William "Gene" Sizemore Endowed ScholarshipTrade School or Undergraduate Scholarship
About: The goal of the Sovereign Grand Commander's (SGC) Scholarship, established in January 2006 and offered annually, is to help high school graduates to attend college or to learn a trade. The scholarship is meant to be applied toward tuition, room and board, textbooks, and related academic expenses at accredited colleges or vocational/technical schools within the United States. Amount: $2,000 Duration: Up to Four Years (SGC Scholarship recipients must re-apply each year.) Type of Study: Trade School or Undergraduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership ‐ AND ‐ Candidates must have volunteer experience in the community, as well as demonstrated leadership ability in keeping with Masonry's high ethical and moral standards.
Sovereign Grand Commander's Scholarship ScholarshipUndergraduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in memory of Ill. Michael D. Smith, 33°, Past Lt. Grand Commander and Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General in South Carolina. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership
Michael D. Smith Endowed ScholarshipCollege Freshman Scholarship
About: The Cathey Scholarship, funded by the Freemasons of North Carolina through the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, rewards high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or the equivalent average under the school's grading system, and be enrolled in an accredited North Carolina high school. Amount: $1,000 Duration: The scholarship is not renewable. Additional Eligibility Requirements: see application.
Charles Edward Cathey ScholarshipNational Scottish Rite Annual & Endowed Scholarships
Non-renewable grants ($1,000–$10,000) from the Scottish Rite Foundation for qualifying 501(c)(3) programs.
Eligibility & Submission requirements →Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Ill. Charles V. Sederstrom, Jr., 33°, Past Grand Chancellor and Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Nebraska. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship, preferably in either Nebraska or South Dakota ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership, preferably in either Nebraska or South Dakota
Charles V. Sederstrom Jr Endowed ScholarshipTrade School or Undergraduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Ill. Jerry Oliver, 33°, Past SGIG in Minnesota. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Trade School Additional Eligibility Requirements: None, but preference will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria: Masonic Youth Group Membership in Minnesota (1), Wisconsin (2), or North Dakota (3) ‐ OR ‐ Blue Lodge Membership or Relationship
Jerry Oliver 33° SGIG Emeritus Endowed ScholarshipUndergraduate or Graduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Past Sovereign Grand Commander and Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Louisiana. Amount: $9,000 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership
Ronald A. Seale Endowed ScholarshipGraduate Education Scholarship
About: This Scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Kevin L. Hatfield, 33° of Arkansas. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Residency in Arkansas Field of Study: Education (teaching, administration, curriculum, counseling, etc.) Attending an accredited University in Arkansas offering graduate programs in education ‐ AND ‐ Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership
Kevin L. Hatfield Endowed ScholarshipUndergraduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named for Ill. William R. Miller, 33°, Past Grand Minister of State and Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Washington, and for Ill. Alvin W. Jorgensen, 33°, Past Second Grand Equerry and Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Washington. Amount: Two students will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,800 each. Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: College or University Located in the states of Washington or Alaska ‐ AND ‐ Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship†in the states of Washington or Alaska ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership in the states of Washington or Alaska
The Miller/Jorgensen Endowed ScholarshipsUndergraduate or Graduate Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Ill. Stephen M. Munsinger, 33°, Past Grand Chancellor and Past Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Colorado. Amount: $1,800 Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate (must be a Junior or Senior) or Graduate Additional Eligibility Requirements: Scottish Rite, SJ Membership in Colorado ‐ OR ‐ Lineal Descendant of a Colorado Scottish Rite, SJ Member ‐ AND ‐ Residency in Colorado
Stephen M. Munsinger Scottish Rite Family Endowed ScholarshipConstruction Management Scholarship
About: This scholarship is named in honor of Frank W. Kroupa, 33°, President of Omaha Cathedral Board Association. Amount: $1,800 (may be used toward tuition and/or materials) Duration: One Year Type of Study: Undergraduate or Trade School Additional Eligibility Requirements: College, University, or Trade School, Preferably Located in Nebraska or Iowa Field of Study: Four-year Undergraduate Program in Construction Management or Other Trade-related Study (e.g. Architecture/CAD/Civil Engineering) OR a Technical or Trade program at a Two-year or Other Accredited School ‐ AND ‐ Scottish Rite, SJ Membership or Relationship, preferably in Nebraska or Iowa ‐ OR ‐ Masonic Youth Group Membership, preferably in Nebraska or Iowa
Endowed ScholarshipReligious Leader Scholarship
ESTARL is a scholarship program-granting program for men and women preparing for careers in religious leadership in any denomination. The total amount received by any one applicant may not exceed $10,000.00.
ESTARL ScholarshipFinancial Need Scholarship
The Grand Chapter Scholarship award is available to the son, daughter, legally adopted son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a Master Mason or Member of the Eastern Star. It is also available to girls or boys from the Masonic Home for the Children at Oxford. Consideration will be given to the applicant's record in high school, qualities of leadership in school and community activities, moral character, and financial need. Each applicant must be sponsored by a North Carolina Eastern Star Chapter or recommended by the Superintendent of the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. All applications must be in the hands of the Grand Chapter Scholarship Committee by March 1st to be considered for the following school year.
North Carolina Grand Chapter ScholarshipCollege Scholarships
Awarded to deserving students, including named scholarships like the Charles Edward Cathey Scholarship, Kenneth D. Fuller Scholarship, and local lodge awards (e.g., Youngsville Lodge No. 377). Many require Masonic affiliation and strong academic merit.
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Every donation to the NCSRMF helps expand access to education across North Carolina and beyond. Contributions are tax-deductible and go toward unrestricted funds supporting scholarships, grants, and related philanthropic efforts.
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About the Program
The North Carolina Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation (NCSRMF), a 501(c)(3) organization, supports education through college scholarships, achievement grants, and performance grants. These programs assist students with Masonic ties, youth organizations, and appendant bodies in pursuing higher education and worthwhile initiatives.
Funded entirely by tax-deductible donations from members, sponsors, and the public, these efforts provide financial aid for undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as support for Masonic youth and community programs.
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