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Note:  It is our desire to aid as many students as possible, therefore, we will give priority to those who are first or second time appliers.  Except in extraordinary circumstances, an individual student will not receive more than two years of scholarship support.  Only one scholarship will be awarded per applicant per year.   If Masonic sponsor is the father the applicant is eligible for the Searight Scholarship Funds.  Grandchildren and Stepchildren will be considered for our Grand Lodge Scholarship Funds.  The need to comply with the procedures outlined is most important. An incomplete application will result in the disqualification of what may be a most deserving applicant.

ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS:     Applications will be accepted from the sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters, adopted sons or daughters, stepsons or stepdaughters of a Master Mason in good standing in his Indiana Lodge, or from the orphaned child of a deceased Master Mason who departed this life in good standing holding membership in a Lodge in the State; and,

• a)  has been accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate in the accredited colleges and universities of Indiana whose names appear on the list attached.
• b)  Applications must be submitted before the 25th birthday. Exceptions will be granted when justified; and,
• c)  Applicants must enroll and maintain a full time status as defined by the institution attended; and,
• d)  Need, demonstrated leadership ability, community service, academic standing, and moral character will be considered; and,
• e)  GPA, ACT, SAT and equivalent test scores will be considered by the Region Directors and the Board; and,
• f)  Applicants should return papers to Lodge no later than March lst. A fully completed application with required attachments and certification MUST be delivered by the Lodge to the Regional Director not earlier than February 1st nor later than March 15th to be considered.

• a)  An application and financial statement form can be obtained only from an Indiana Lodge.
• b)  A full completed application executed by the applicant  and his Masonic sponsor must be delivered to the father or  grandfather's Lodge for certification and approval. The financial statement may be delivered to the lodge in a sealed envelope if so desired. However, no application without certification or without a financial statement in the possession of the Region Director will be considered by him.
• c)  After certification by the Lodge, the application is forwarded to the proper Region Director for processing and recommendation. Names and addresses of Region Directors and their assistants, together with a map delineating each region's boundaries is attached for information.
• d)  The Region Director and his committee will study each application, make recommendations and forward the applications to the Scholarship Board by April 15.
• e)  The Scholarship Board will determine those who will receive scholarships at its annual spring meeting and promptly notify Lodges and applicants of the Boards' decision.
• f)  Certificates for the award will be mailed to the Lodge for presentation. Checks will be available at the reception.
• g)  Failure to attend one of the accredited college or universities listed will result in the revocation of the Scholarship and will require repayment of all monies awarded.

This Information is published to inform the Members of Ancient Landmarks Lodge No. 319, F&AM, Indianapolis, Indiana of one of the opportunities available to them because of their Masonic membership.  It is NOT an Official publication of Indiana Grand Lodge F&AM or the Indiana Grand Lodge Scholarship Board.