Modern Woodmen awards $450,000 in scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors who have held a Modern Woodmen life insurance policy or annuity for at least one year. One track rewards academic achievement plus volunteer service (minimum 3.5 GPA, 40 service hours) with 48 awards from $2,500 to $10,000; a second track rewards volunteer service alone (minimum 2.5 GPA) with 150 awards of $1,000. Applications open November 1 and are due the first Monday in February.
DemographicsApplicant must hold a Modern Woodmen life insurance policy or annuity for at least one year.
48 academic-track awards of $2,500-$10,000 (12 each at $10,000/$7,500/$5,000/$2,500); 150 service-track awards of $1,000.