GRAND LODGE CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP
College costs can be very expensive. Whether you are a student who is able to live at home and attend a local school or one who is working and living on your own you may have a need for financial assistance with tuition, fees, books, etc. Freemasons believe in helping you better yourself though education so please take a moment to check your eligibility for a scholarship checking this site:
https://rimasoniccharities.org/
The Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of Rhode Island does not discriminate based on race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin.
Leon M. Abbott Scholarship
Named after Leon M. Abbott, Sovereign Grand Commander from 1921 to 1932, the Abbott Scholarship Program provides financial support for the continuing undergraduate and graduate education of Scottish Rite Masons, family members of Scottish Rite Masons and members of Masonic Youth Groups including (but not limited to) the Order of DeMolay, Job’s Daughters International and The Order of Rainbow for Girls. Eligibility: Those meeting any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the 2024 Abbott Scholarship program: A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is in good standing. A student related (by blood or legal means) to a current or deceased member of the Scottish Rite in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. A member of a Masonicly sponsored youth group located within the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (ex – DeMolay International, Job’s Daughters, Order of Rainbow for Girls)
To be considered for an Abbott Scholarship, applicants must meet one of the following qualifications (please note that local Valleys may have more strict GPA requirements):
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.
A high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
2024 Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Application
All applications should be submitted to the local Valley of the sponsoring Scottish Rite Mason.
Once applications are filled out, they must be “snail-mailed” to the Home Valley Secretary at the following address:
Scottish Rite Valley of Providence
2115 Broad St
Cranston, RI 02905
Albert P. Ruerat Scholarship
This Scholarship is named after “Dad” Albert Pradervant Ruerat, who was the Grand Master of DeMolay in 1968 to 1969. He also served as Grand Master of Masons for the State of Rhode Island. This Scholarship is open only to DeMolay Members only. Deadline is May 1, 2024
