Each year the Otsego-Schoharie and Delaware Masonic Charities, Inc. grants five (5), five hundred dollar ($500) scholarships to deserving area graduating high school seniors. Successful applicants receive two, two hundred fifty dollar ($250) checks: one for the fall term upon proof of acceptance and enrollment, and then a second check for two hundred fifty dollars ($250) upon proof of continued enrollment for the spring term.
Please note that these grants are open to all deserving students, and that a family Masonic connection is not a requirement. It is required, however, that the application be submitted to a Masonic Lodge, and signed by a member of the Charities Corporation.
These grants are not strictly needs based, although a student is welcome to attach a statement of financial need to their application. Neither are these grants strictly scholastic. The student’s application will be reviewed by a “blind” committee, and their entire package, including letters of recommendations, their aspirations, need, and character will be assessed.
Should one or more students be successful in obtaining a grant, they attend a presentation dinner in their honor, and to have their name and picture placed in our local papers if applicable to the local Lodge situation.