Brethren:
NOW is the time to apply for the Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support for the continuing undergraduate and graduate education of Scottish Rite Masons, young men and women from Scottish Rite families, and Masonic related youth groups (DeMolay, Rainbow or Job's Daughters).
Eligibility: Those meeting any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the 2018 Abbott Scholarship program for undergraduate studies:
A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
A student directly related (bloodline or legal means) to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction or a member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is:
1. A high school senior, currently accepted at an accredited trade school who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
2. A high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications must be submitted to the Valley office no later than Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Applications forms may requested by writing or emailing the Valley office or by downloading them from the Supreme Council's website (scottishritenmj.org)
Also, exclusive to the Valley of Philadelphia only is the Ill. John K. Young, 33° Scholarship:
Named for the late Right Worshipful Past Grand Master, Active Emeritus of the Supreme Council and member of the Valley of Philadelphia, this educational grant is available to financially deserving children and grandchildren of Valley of Philadelphia members who are enrolled into an acceptable law school in the United States.
Students may apply for this grant each year. Applications for the grant may be obtained by writing or emailing to the Scottish Rite Office. There is no deadline to apply for the grant.
Emails to the Valley office should be sent to valleyofphiladelphia@outlook.com. Written requests should be sent to: Scottish Rite Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520.
