order of the eastern star scholarship

The Master Mason Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for Masonic young men and women or their children.

The Master Mason Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for Masonic young men and women or their children.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a high school senior in the state of Pennsylvania or a resident now attending college out of state
• Be the son, daughter, stepson, or stepdaughter of a Master Mason in good standing and holding membership in the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania; or be a Master Mason in good standing and holding membership in the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
• Applicant must be pursuing post-secondary education at either an accredited college, trade school, business school, seminary or university. A copy of current course catalog/bulletin is required before award will be made. Home study students are not eligible
• Have maintained an overall grade average equivalent to 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

The Eastern Star Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship for Masonic young men and women or their children.

The Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship for Masonic young men and women or their children.

Those interested in applying for this scholarship must be a resident of the state of Louisiana, be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, and demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. The minimum award amount is $500, but may reach as much as $1,000. Applications can be found on the website below and are due by April 1st each year.

The Jeanette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund grants scholarships to low-income women who are 35 years of age or older, who wish to pursue technical or vocational training, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree.

The Jeanette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund grants scholarships to low-income women who are 35 years of age or older, who wish to pursue technical or vocational training, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree.

Eligible women must be US citizens or legal permanent residents and must attend an accredited school in the US. Recipients may use their award at any accredited US school offering post-secondary educational opportunities.

Applicants must have financial need and demonstrate a commitment to one of the following: education, social change, leadership development.

The PEO Program for Continuing Education provides need-based grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who are seeking to complete a degree at an accredited college, university, trade, technical or business school. Priorities are given to women who have no previous college education and who work full-time while enrolled in classes.

PEO, which stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization, is a philanthropic organization that provides educational and leadership opportunities for women in the United States and Canada. PEO has six international chapters in the United States and Canada. In addition to scholarships, PEO also supports loans, grants, awards and stewardship of Cottey College. The project began in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College when seven female students organized a secret society with the goal of raising money to fund the education of other female students. With several locations throughout North America today, PEO aims to help women seek educational scholarships while inspiring them to reach their goals by offering mentorship programs as well as financial aid opportunities.

The Program for Continuing Education (PCE) is a grant designed specifically for women who have interrupted their education but wish to return to college or university. The PCE program was founded on January 12th, 1973 after several members of chapter EO suggested that the organization address the needs of working mothers who had halted their education due to domestic responsibilities or limited finances. This program provides need-based grants on an annual basis ranging from $2,000-$3,000 per awardee depending on circumstances such as tuition cost and financial need. Priority is given to applicants who are seeking primary degrees without having completed secondary degrees such as bachelor’s or doctorate degrees previously. Applicants must be attending accredited colleges or universities within the United States or Canada full-time while working full-time jobs outside of school at least 25 hours a week during each semester or quarter they receive funding through this program.

Altrusa International Inc. of Conejo Valley District 8 offers two scholarships to women, one for graduate study and one for undergraduate study. Applicants must be residents of Ventura County and be attending an accredited school in the United States.

• The Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship is awarded to descendants and spouses of members in good standing.
• The scholarship is awarded for academic achievement and financial need.
• There are two scholarships available, one for graduate studies (minimum $500) and one for undergraduate studies (minimum $500).
• The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient maintains full-time status as a student at an accredited institution by earning at least 12 credits per semester with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.

There are many scholarship opportunities available to those looking for financial aid

Students should familiarize themselves with the various types of financial aid available to them when they are evaluating their options.

• Scholarships are a form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. They are offered by Harvard University, the state of Massachusetts, and other organizations based on academic merit, financial need, or other criteria. Students should start early to search for scholarships. Scholarship opportunities can be found in local communities, high schools, places of worship, businesses, and foundations affiliated with particular careers or fields of study. To find out more about scholarship opportunities at Harvard University contact the Office for Student Financial Services at 617-495-1581 or visit online at www.fao.harvard.edu/scholarships