History - The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington

For the 2003-2004 academic year, $219,500 was distributed as follows:

One hundred fifty-three (153) undergraduate scholarships:

	2 for $2,000 (The Barr Scholar and Rinderhagen Scholar)
	9 for $1,500 (Balance of 10% scorers)
	90 for $1,000 (Balance of new undergraduate applicants)
	52 for $1,000 (Renewal applications)

One (1) graduate award for $5,000 to a student at the University of Washington.

Eleven (11) fellowships (each for $5,000):

	4 Shelton Fellowships to Evans School at the University of Washington
	4 Blankinship Fellowships - one each to the University of Washington,Washington State University, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University
	2 Fellowships to WSU Intercollegiate School of Nursing
	1 Fellowships to Bastyr University

The 2002-2003 academic year awards total $226,000 PLUS $30,000 given from carryover funds from the 2001-02 year.

One hundred eighty-one (181) undergraduate scholarships:

	3 for $,2000 (The Barr and Rinderhagen Scholars) - There was a tie between the 2nd and 3rd highest scholars, so 3 of these awards were given this year.
	14 for $1,500 (Balance of the top 10% scorers)
	123 for $1,000 (Balance of new undergraduate applicants)
	41 for $1,000 (Renewal applications)

Seven $5,000 graduate fellowships:

	3 Shelton Fellowships
	4 Blankinship Fellowships

In addition to the above at a November, 2001 meeting, the Directors approved distributing $30,000 in carryover funds from 2001-02 to be applied during the 2002-03 academic year. The funds were awarded as follows:

Six graduate fellowships, each for $5,000:

	3 fellowships to the University of Washington for their Peace Corps Masters program
	2 fellowships to Washington State University for their Intercollegiate College of Nursing Program
	1 fellowship to Bastyr University

The 2001-2002 academic year awards total $195,000.

One hundred forty-two (142) undergraduate scholarships:

	2 for $2,000 (The Barr Scholar and Rinderhagen Scholar)
	12 for $1,500 (Balance of top 10% scorers)
	83 for $1,000 (Balance of new undergraduate applicants)
	45 for $1,000 (Renewal applications)
	One George Washington University Fellowship ($10,000 which is matched by GWU, making a total of $20,000 for 2 years)
	Three Shelton Fellowships for $5,000 each
	Four Blankinship Fellowships for $5,000 each

The 2000-2001 academic year awards total $208,000:

	One hundred sixty-six (166) undergraduate scholarships, 164 for $1,000 and 2 for $2,000 (The Barr Scholar and Rinderhagen Scholar).
	One (1) $5,000 fellowship to George Washington University (normally the GWU fellowship is $10,000 for 2 years, the successful candidate has already completed one year of his two year term toward a Master's Degree. The $5,000 will be matched by George Washington University - resulting in $10,000 to the student.
	Three (3) $5,000 fellowships (Shelton Fellowship) to the Dan Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington.
	Four (4) $5,000 fellowships (Blakenship Fellowship) for the schools of Speech Therapy/Speech Pathology - one each to the University of Washington, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University and Central Washington University.

For the 1999-2000 academic year, The Foundation is proud to announce they were able to award $176,000.

	One hundred fifty (150) under graduate scholarships, 149 for $1,000 and 1 for $2,000 (the Barr Scholar)
	Three (3) $5,000 fellowships (Shelton Fellowship) to the Dan Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington
	One (1) $10,000 fellowship to George Washington University. The GWU fellowship of $10,000 is matched by George Washington University - resulting in $20,000 to the student.

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The Foundation was established in 1958 as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Washington. To begin with, one graduate fellowship a year in the amount of $1800 was made available to a qualified applicant working toward a Masters Degree in the School of Government at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The first recipient, Dr. Phillip Grub, was a speaker at the May, 2002 board meeting.		In 1968, $500 undergraduate scholarships were established for entering Juniors, Seniors and 5th year Seniors attending any accredited 4 year Washington State College or University as a full time student. The GWU graduate fellowship was also continued. Over the years, the scholarships and fellowships have grown - thanks to the generosity of Scottish Rite Masons through endowments, individual contributions and the excellent management of funds.