Minnesota Masonic Charities is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that provides a portfolio of merit-based scholarships to graduates of Minnesota high schools, in addition to its many other philanthropic endeavors. The MMC Scholarship Portfolio provides opportunities for various educational level students: Signature, Legacy, Heritage, Vocational/Technical/Trades, and Undergraduate.
To apply for an MMC Scholarship, one must: be a graduate of or graduating from a Minnesota high school or home school, and meet the criteria requirements of an individual scholarship. A Masonic affiliation or membership in a Masonic organization is not a requirement. Only one application may be submitted, for one level of scholarship within the portfolio, for a given scholarship year. Scholarship awards are announced by May 1 each year.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ONLY:
The Minnesota Masonic Charities Student Scholarship Applications will be accepted from January 1 to February 28th, 2025. Renewal Applications are accepted from June 1 to June 30 annually.
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ONLY:
MMC matches scholarship funds that Lodges and Chapters award to local students. Participation in this scholarship is open to all Minnesota Masonic Lodges and Order of the Eastern Star Chapters. The Community Scholarships Application is available from March 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025. A Student Certification Form is no longer required by MN Masonic Charities.
Only recipients of MMC Scholarships may be eligible for Renewal Scholarships or additional year(s) of funding if they meet specific criteria for each level.
Renewal Scholarships Criteria:
-Current college transcript
-Minimum 3.0 GPA for Signature, Legacy
-Minimum of 2.75 GPA for Undergraduate
-Minimum of 2.25 GPA for Heritage
-Minimum of 2.0 GPA for Career and Technical
If your enrollment status or contact information changes or you have questions, please notify us as soon as possible at Scholarships@mnmasonic.org.
*Please note this application is for current MMC Scholarship recipients seeking a renewal only.