More Opportunities - The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington

The Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA also offers several scholarships. As these scholarships are available nationwide, they do not require Washington State residency, nor are they restricted to Washington State colleges or universities. These programs are available to United States citizens only for study at schools within the U.S. Washington State students should contact the Director of the Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation in the area of his/her home address for further information and applications. If you are attending a college some distance from your home area (such as attending school in Seattle, and your home area is Spokane), you may contact a Director in the area closest to your school. They will be happy to help you.

Students from other states viewing this web site should contact:

Director of Education
The Supreme Council, 33°
1733 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 2009-3199
Phone: 202-232-2579
Fax: 202-387-1843

Shepherd Scholarships are in the amount of $1500 per year toward tuition costs for a maximum of four years, or upon earning a degree whichever is sooner. Renewals will be at the sole discretion and determination of the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council. The total number of awards given each year may vary, dependent upon funds available.

The objective of this scholarship is to aid worthy candidates in obtaining baccalaureate or graduate degrees in fields associated with service to country and generally perceived as benefiting the human race. Successful applicants will be those who are best qualified by dedication, ambition, academic preparation, financial need and promise of outstanding performance at the advanced level. It will be helpful if each candidate has shown sincere interest in and taken an active part in social, civic, religious and fraternal activities of the community.

Sam and Millie Hilburn Scholarships, for use toward tuition costs, books and school fees, are in the amount of $5000 per year for a maximum of two years, or upon earning a graduate degree in the field of Childhood Language Disorders, whichever is sooner. The total number of awards given each year may vary, dependent upon funds available.

The objective of this scholarship is to aid worthy graduate candidates to become specialists in the field of Childhood Language Disorders. Successful applicants will be those who are best qualified by dedication, ambition, academic preparation, financial need and promise of outstanding performance at the advanced level.

The Council makes available two fellowships a year for individuals who have completed a master's degree in some phase of education and wish to attain a doctoral degree in Public School Administration. Each fellowship is in the amount of $12,000 ($6,000 per year) provided satisfactory academic work is maintained.

Following is a summary of the requirements for this program:

Must have a bachelor and M.A. or M.S. degree with good scholastic records.
Must have sterling character and personal integrity. Letters of recommendation should so indicate.
Must have demonstrated effectiveness in public school work and are committed to public school education.
Must have been an active leader in community affairs.
Age must be such that there is the probability of a substantial number of years of service in the public school system until retirement (preferably 15 years), but exceptions will be made.
Must have planned work for a doctor's degree in a university, which is accredited and has a reputation for outstanding graduate work in the field of Public School Administration.
There should be evidence presented that without the financial assistance provided by the fellowship, the individual would not pursue further graduate studies.

In addition to the above programs, the Council sponsors other scholarships and fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate study at George Washington University. These range from $10,000 to $13,000 depending on the program.

Contact for the undergraduate program is Office of the Assistant Director of Admission; Phone: 1-800-682-4636

Contact for the graduate programs is Ms. Geri Rypkema, Director; Office of Fellowships and Graduate Student Support; Phone: 1-202-994-6829.

^{APPLICANTS MUST BE ACCEPTED FOR ENROLLMENT AT ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT ARE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT DEGREES IN THE SELECTED FIELDS OF STUDY.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, THE SUPREME COUNCIL, 33o, IN WASHINGTON, D.C. BY APRIL 1.

FINAL SELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS WILL BE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION AND DETERMINATION OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL.}

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