Newport Masonic Lodge #85

Education Scholarship

 

 

2008 winners Wendy R and Jeremy J. front

Scholarship chair Robert v and Worshipful Master Charles D back

Newport Masonic Lodge (the Lodge) has played a significant part in local events for over 110 years. Part of that activity is to support community members pursuing a trade or vocation. The Lodge wishes to continue that tradition by granting scholarships to community members wishing to pursue a trade, vocation or profession. This scholarship is awarded to those who meet the criteria for the scholarship and who have the potential for accomplishment in a trade or vocation and demonstrable community service experience.

Past recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.

 

Eligibility

General – Scholarships are available to all persons with a demonstrated financial need, regardless of age, sex, marital status or relationship with the Masonic fraternity.

Geographic area – Applicant must reside in Lincoln County south of Lincoln Beach. 

Preferences

Commit to pursuing a trade, vocation or profession

Be a Lincoln County High School graduate or Career Tech, or Home school

 

Funding

Two scholarships of $2,000 each are available

Time of Award

Scholarships will be awarded following successful completion of the academic year.

Application

Application is to be made using the attached form.

Deadline

May 1, 2009

Contact

Applications to be submitted to:

Secretary, Newport Masonic Lodge, PO Box 2322, Newport, OR 97365

Questions may be asked by contacting: Secretary, 961-4640

 

Name

Home address

Do you hold other grants or scholarships at present? If yes, list type and amount

Schools attended:

Attach copy of transcript for high school and/or undergraduate work completed

Major course of study- if applicable

Overall GPA

List your school activities, community volunteer service, work experience

Describe your most significant accomplishment in your school activities, volunteer service or work experience. Explain why you believe it to be your most outstanding accomplishment.

 

Explain your long-range goals for school and employment. What specific skills and personal values do you have that will assist you in achieving your goals?

 

List all educational institutions attended, give dates of attendance and subject pursued.

 

If not presently enrolled, when and where do you plan to enroll?

 

Please attach the following to your application:

A copy of all transcripts

A one page letter describing your study plans, including subject matter area, your attitude towards community service, your career plans, your financial need and any other significant points that you feel will be important in evaluating your application for this scholarship.

 

A resume that includes past and present employment, civic organizations, honors, awards, positions of leadership, etc.

 

One letter of reference should be emailed directly to the Secretary of the Lodge by ____. Do not attach this letter to the application. Request that the person supplying the letter of reference mail his/her letter directly to: Secretary, Newport Masonic Lodge, POB 2322, Newport, OR

 

Release

I hereby give permission to use the information provided on this application for recognition purposes if selected

Applicants signature

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