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Frequently Asked Questions (click on a question to view the answer)
  1. Are the awards based on financial need?

  2. Are there any other restrictions?

  3. What are some of the criteria used for scoring?

  4. Where can I get an application and/or more information?

  5. How much are the awards?

  6. When are applications due?

  7. How are the "winners" picked?

  8. What if I am an entering Freshman or Sophomore?
     
1. Are the awards based on financial need?
No

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2. Are there any other restrictions?
Check the eligibility requirements under Scholarships and Fellowships. Please Note: Distance Learning and/or on-line classes will not be considered when determining your full time status.

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3. What are some of the criteria used for scoring?
One of the most important criteria is the Goal Statement. Students should be able to clearly express their education and career goals in 100 words, or less. Activities (church, school, community, other), Awards Received (church, school, other), Education Data such as grade point (minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify) and field experience are other areas used in scoring.

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4. Where can I get an application and/or more information?
From the Director in your area, (see Contact Us). Those students attending school away from their home area (such as students from Spokane attending the University of Washington), may contact the Director in the area of the school. Any Director will be happy to answer your questions and assist in any way they can.

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5. How much are the awards?
Awards vary year to year and are dependent on funds available.

DISCLAIMER: AWARDS MAY BE MORE ONE YEAR AND LESS THE NEXT. THERE IS NO SET OR GUARANTEED AMOUNT AWARDED.


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6. When are applications due?
Normally by March 31st of the year applying for -- for example, those applying for the academic year 2009-10 will need to have all materials in to the Director in their area by March 31, 2009.

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7. How are the "winners" picked?
See Noteworthy News and view "How It Works". There is an overview of the application process.

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8. What if I am an entering Freshman or Sophomore?
Many Masonic organizations offer scholarships for students in their local communities -- Contact the Scottish Rite Director in your area (Contact Us), and they may be able to help you. Also, check out the More Opportunities page and look at the information found there.

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If you have further questions, please contact a director in your area.

 
    Things to Remember
The applicant applying for the FIRST TIME must be:
  • A U.S. Citizen.
  • A Washington State Resident.
  • An entering Third year (Junior), Fourth year (Senior) or (if required for degree) Fifth year undergraduate (5th year requirement must be verified by college/university).
  • Attending an accredited 4 year college or university in the State of Washington as a full time student for the full academic year. Please Note: Distance Learning and/or on-line classes will not be considered when determining your full time status.
  • Maintaining a college level GPA (or equivalent) of at least 3.0.
  • More information is available on the Scholarships page.
     
"Most of us were helped by somebody along the way.  Now our scholarships are a way for us to help somebody".

-William R. Miller-
-Sovereign Grand Inspector General-

 
 
 
 
 
 

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DISCLAIMER: DOLLAR AMOUNTS OF AWARDS VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR. THEY MAY BE MORE ONE YEAR AND LESS THE NEXT. THERE IS NO SET OR GUARANTEED AMOUNT AWARDED.