Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri

The Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, an official charity of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, awards several renewable scholarships to graduating seniors from Missouri public, private, or accredited home schools. The Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship pays $18,000 a year, while the Masonic Merit Scholarship and the Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship (limited to nursing or teaching majors) each pay $1,000 a year, all renewable for up to four years. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA or better; selection also weighs ACT score (28-36 considered) and extracurricular involvement.

Eligibility

DemographicsNo Masonic affiliation required of the applicant or family — open to any graduating senior of a Missouri public, private, or accredited home school.

Applying

Renewable up to 4 years; Samuel Smith Stewart pays $18,000/year, Masonic Merit and Ruth Lutes Bachmann pay $1,000/year (Bachmann limited to education or healthcare majors)