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 29th, 2024.  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, 2024, to April 30, 2024.  A Student Certification Form is no longer required by MN Masonic Charities.  

Minnesota Blue Lodges or Order of the Eastern Star Chapters in good standing may apply for matching funds up to $3,000 annually for awarding Community Scholarships.

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