Scholarships
Announcement:
The deadline for applications for Masonic Scholarships or Vocational Grants has been extended to April 15, 2024 for this year only.
Colorado Masonic Scholarship Programs
The Colorado Masons’ Benevolent Fund Scholarship Committee was established in 1966. Scholarships amounting to over $15 million have been awarded to over 1700 students to attend institutions of higher learning in Colorado. The scholarships recently have been for $7000 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $28,000 and are awarded primarily for leadership, maturity, need, and scholastic ability without reference to race, creed, color, sex, or Masonic relationship. The Scholarship committee also awards Vocational Grants to be used at Colorado schools for vocational education. These are one-time awards and are usually for $1000. The criteria for applicants is the same as for the scholarships. The only requirements are that an applicant be a graduating senior in a public high school in Colorado and the he or she attend an institution of higher learning within the state of Colorado. Home school students who have a relationship with the local public school (band, sports, other activities) are also eligible.
The scholarship administrator oversees the day to day operation of the program. He does not participate in the selection process. The Scholarship Committee consists of six well qualified individuals plus the chairman. This committee selects the recipients each year with the Grand Masters guidance and approval. The number of scholarships awarded each year is affected by the earnings of the Colorado Masons’ Benevolent Fund and determined by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. We awarded 7 new scholarships in 2022 and again in 2023.
Application forms and information sheets for the four-year scholarships and the one-time vocational grants are available through the links further down this webpage. If after reviewing the application form and the information sheet you have questions, please contact the Scholarship Administrator at education@cmbfa.org or 719-623-5349.
Vocational Grants
This is a one-time grant and also relies on the earnings of the Benevolent Fund. The distribution of application materials, eligibility requirements and selection process are the same as the scholarship program. We awarded 7 new grants in 2023. These are a one-time grant to students pursuing vocational training in any field.
Grant Program
The grant program provides up to 8 grants per year in the amount of $1000.00. These are a one-time grant to students pursuing vocational training in any field.
Scholarship Program
The scholarship program has provided scholarships to over 700 students since it’s inception in 1966. These scholarships are up to $7,000.00 per year, renewable for 4 years for a total of $28,000.00.
Matching Grants
In this program the Benevolent Fund will match up to $500.00 of grant money that each local lodge presents to a student of their choice. Students must be graduating public high school seniors attending a Colorado institution. Matching Grants began in 1984 and total dollars invested are over $600,000. High school seniors who are interested in this program should contact a local Masonic lodge to see if they have a local scholarship program
The Benevolent Fund’s total contribution to higher education in the state of Colorado for 2023 was around $240,000.
Scholarship Administrator
P.O. Box 703
Westminster, CO 80036-0703
Colorado Masonic Scholarship Programs
Have Questions or Want to Apply?
To speak with the local representative assigned to your school, simply complete the form and you will be contacted by a member from your local lodge to answer any questions and arrange an interview.
Your school not listed?
Please email: education@cmbfa.org
Mailing Address
Colorado Masons’ Benevolence Fund
P. O. Box 703
Westminster, CO 80036-0703
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