The Kansas Masonic Foundation's General Scholarship track awards $1,000 a year to Kansas resident high school seniors enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) at an approved in-state school -- Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, Pittsburg State, the University of Kansas, Washburn, Wichita State, or one of about two dozen Kansas two-year and technical colleges -- with no Masonic affiliation required to apply. A separate Legacy track serves Masonic-connected students, and a Cynthia Ruth Russell award (up to $5,000) serves Kansas residents with disabilities. In a recent year the foundation gave out 202 scholarships totaling $205,000 statewide. Applicants must show financial need.
Eligibility
DemographicsGeneral Scholarship track requires no Masonic affiliation; open to Kansas residents attending an approved in-state public university or two-year/technical college; a separate Legacy track is for Kansas Masons, their children, or DeMolay/Rainbow/Job's Daughters members
Applying
General Scholarship track: $1,000/year each; a Legacy track for Masonic-connected applicants and a disability-focused award up to $5,000 are also offered