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.
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 the 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.
*Please review the criteria requirements for the specific scholarship you are applying for before submitting your application.
*Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
To apply for the Bertha Bonn Scholarship, one must: be a U.S. Citizen and be graduating from Montevideo High School. Masonic affiliation or membership in a Masonic organization is not a requirement. Scholarship awards are announced by May 1 each year.
*Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
SELFLESS SCHOLAR ONLY:
The Selfless Scholar scholarship aims to inspire students to recognize and celebrate the exceptional kindness of their friends, peers, or classmates. We encourage students to nominate individuals who exemplify outstanding character and share their compelling stories. Being selfless embodies compassion, empathy and the ability to uplift others without the expectation of anything in return.
What sets this program apart is that the $5,000 award is divided equally between the nominee and the nominator. We invite you to participate in this unique opportunity to acknowledge and reward acts of selflessness within your community.
*Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.