SCHOLARSHIPS

Overview

The Scottish Rite Scholarships are sponsored by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, and the Illinois Council of Deliberation.

There are four undergraduate scholarships, one graduate scholarship, and one which may be used for either graduate or undergraduate study. In addition, the Illinois Council of Deliberation administers a scholarship on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, A.F.& A.M.

Multiple awards are made for each scholarship, the exact number depending on available funding and the qualifications of the applicants.


In 2007, the nine Valleys in Illinois that comprise the Illinois Council of Deliberation awarded over $435,000.00 to 347 recipients. The amount of the awards ranged from $1,000.00 to $1,250.00.

 

Applying for a Scholarship Award

Students desiring to apply for scholarships are urged to first familiarize themselves with the general eligibility requirements for the scholarship in question. Requirements for each scholarship are provided below.

The applicant should then send a notification e-mail to:

Valley of Chicago Scholarship Committee

Note:
Sending an e-Mail does not substitute as application for scholarship assistance. The applicant must return the proper application documents prior to the published deadline to be considered.

Be sure to include the following information:

    • Name
    • E-Mail Address
    • USPS Mailing Address
    • A daytime and a nighttime phone number
    • The name(s) of the scholarship(s) for which applications are desired

Application forms for the scholarship(s) indicated will be mailed to the applicant's mailing address. In order to be considered, the completed application(s) must be returned to the Scholarship Committee by the published deadline.

 

Scholarships and Requirements

Leon M. Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship
Relationship:
 Applicants for this scholarship must be children or grandchildren of a Scottish Rite Mason, or members of youth organizations sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity.
Academic:

Applicants must be entering their sophomore year of college or later year in the Fall following application.
Attendance:
 Applicants must attend an accredited university in Illinois or in a state contiguous to Illinois.
Length:
 One academic year. Reapplication permitted for subsequent years.
Due Date:
 Applications are due on April 1st.
 
 Download Abbott Scholarship Application

Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund
Health Career Fields

Career Plans:
 Applicants for this scholarship must plan to pursue a career in the health care field.
Residency:
 Applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.
Attendance:
 Applicants must attend an accredited university in Illinois or in a state contiguous to Illinois.
Academic:
 Applicants must maintain a “B” average to continue receiving this scholarship.
Due Date:
 Applications are due on April 1st.
 
 Download Health Career Scholarship Application

Robert B. Perkins Scholarship

Relationship:
 Applicants for this scholarship must have a legal or blood relative who is a Scottish Rite Mason.
Academic:
 Award is based on academic standing.
Residence:
 Applicants must reside in the State of Illinois.
Length:
 Applicant must earn a “B” average to continue receiving this scholarship.
Due Date:
 Applications are due on April 1st.
 
 Download Perkins Scholarship Application

Louis L. Williams Scholarship
Residence:
 Applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.
Attendance:
 Applicants must attend Illinois Wesleyan University.
Academic:
 Applicants must maintain a “B” average to continue receiving this scholarship.
Due Date:
 Applications are due on April 1st.
 
 Download Williams Scholarship Application

Sherwood and Evelyn Kresin Memorial Scholarship
Residence:
 Applicants must reside in the State of Illinois.
Attendance:
 Applicants must attend an accredited university in the State of Illinois or in a state contiguous to the State of Illinois.
Level of Study:
 Applicants must study at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
Length:
 Applicant must earn a “B” average to continue receiving this scholarship, which may be renewed up to four years.
Due Date:
 Applications are due on April 1st.
 
 Download Kresin Scholarship Application

A. Colville Wilson Scholarship
Residence:
 Applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.
Field of Study :
 Applicants must be a graduate student in a health care field relating to children’s medicine.
Due Date:
 Applications are due on May 1st.
 
 Download Wilson Scholarship Application

Grand Lodge of Illinois A.F. & A.M. Scholarship
Residence:
 Applicants must reside in the State of Illinois.
Relationship:
 Applicants must have a blood relative who is a Master Mason in good standing.
Academic:
 Applicants must must have a “B” average.
Length:
 Scholarship is awarded for one year only, but reapplication is permitted for additional years.
Due Date:
 Applications are due on April 1st.
 
 Download Grand Lodge Scholarship Application