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Supporting Kansas Students, Educators, And Communities

The Kansas Masonic Foundation partners with over 170 Masonic Lodges across the state to support schools, students, and educators. How are we making an impact in your community? Explore our educational outreach efforts to see how we’re supporting students and educators right here in Kansas!

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Kansas Masonic All-State High School Marching Band Camp

Since 1984, the Kansas Masonic All-State High School Marching Band has brought together 180 to 225 of the state’s top high school musicians to perform at the annual Kansas Shrine Bowl, an East vs. West all-star football game raising funds and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children. In addition to special pre-game and halftime performances, the band also performs at the Shrine Bowl Banquet on Friday night before the game and in a downtown parade the following morning. To date, the Kansas Shrine Bowl has raised over $2.5 million while celebrating the talents of Kansas students.

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Student Scholarships

The Kansas Masonic Foundation awards nearly $200,000 in scholarships each year to college students and residents across the state. Since 2013, we have awarded over $8.5 million in scholarships and more than 400 individual awards to students and educators. Applications are accepted annually from December 1 through February 15, with winners notified in mid-April. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. We offer scholarships in the following categories (no, you don’t have to be mason-affiliated to apply!):

Applications will be accepted from December 1 – February 15. You must reapply each year to be eligible for a scholarship.

Criteria for 4-Year General Scholarships of $1,000

Be a Kansas resident
Have an acceptance letter from the university/college or a copy of a current college transcript
Be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
Demonstrate a financial need
Be attending one of the identified/eligible four-year Kansas universities:
- Emporia State University
- Fort Hays State University
- Kansas State University
- Pittsburg State University
- University of Kansas
- Washburn University
- Wichita State University

Criteria for 2-Year General Scholarships of $1,000

Be a Kansas resident
Have an acceptance letter from the technical/community college or a copy of a current college transcript
Be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
Demonstrate a financial need
Be attending one of the identified/eligible two-year Kansas technical/community colleges:
- Allen Community College
- Barton Community College
- Butler Community College
- Cloud County Community College
- Coffeyville Community College
- Colby Community College
- Cowley Community College
- Dodge City Community College
- Flint Hills Technical College
- Fort Scott Community College
- Garden City Community College
- Highland Community College
- Hutchinson Community College
- Independence Community College
- Johnson County Community College
- Kansas City Community College
- Labette Community College
- Manhattan Area Technical College
- Neosho Community College
- North Central Kansas Technical College
- Northwest Kansas Technical College
- Pratt County Community College
- Salina Area Technical College
- Seward County Community College
- Washburn Institute of Technology
- Wichita Area Technical College

Applications will be accepted from December 1 – February 15.
You must reapply each year to be eligible for a scholarship.

Criteria for 4-Year Legacy Scholarships of $1,000

Be a Kansas Mason
Be the son or daughter of a Kansas Mason
Be a current member of DeMolay International for at least two years
Be a current member of the International Order of Rainbow Girls for at least two years
Be a current member of Job’s Daughter International for at least two years
Have an acceptance letter from the university/college or a copy of a current college transcript
Be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
Demonstrate a financial need
Be attending one of the identified/eligible four-year Kansas universities:
- Emporia State University
- Fort Hays State University
- Kansas State University
- Pittsburg State University
- University of Kansas
- Washburn University
- Wichita State University

Criteria for 2-Year Legacy Scholarships of $1,000

Be a Kansas Mason
Be the son or daughter of a Kansas Mason
Be a current member of DeMolay International for at least two years
Be a current member of the International Order of Rainbow Girls for at least two years
Be a current member of Job’s Daughter International for at least two years
Have an acceptance letter from the technical/community college or a copy of a current college transcript
Be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
Demonstrate a financial need
Be attending one of the identified/eligible two-year Kansas technical/community colleges:
- Allen Community College
- Barton Community College
- Butler Community College
- Cloud County Community College
- Coffeyville Community College
- Colby Community College
- Cowley Community College
- Dodge City Community College
- Flint Hills Technical College
- Fort Scott Community College
- Garden City Community College
- Highland Community College
- Hutchinson Community College
- Independence Community College
- Johnson County Community College
- Kansas City Community College
- Labette Community College
- Manhattan Area Technical College
- Neosho Community College
- North Central Kansas Technical College
- Northwest Kansas Technical College
- Pratt County Community College
- Salina Area Technical College
- Seward County Community College
- Washburn Institute of Technology
- Wichita Area Technical College

If you are not the son or daughter of a Kansas Mason but you are a Legacy of a grandfather, great grandfather, etc., of a Kansas Mason, you would apply for the General Scholarship.

Award amounts depend on the number of applicants.
Applications will be accepted from December 1 – February 15.
You must reapply each year to be eligible for a scholarship.

Criteria for All Cynthia Ruth Russell Scholarships

Be a Kansas resident
Be living with a disability (as defined by the World Health Organization)
Have an acceptance letter from the university/college or a copy of a current college transcript
Be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
Demonstrate a financial need
Be attending one of the identified/eligible four-year Kansas universities OR one of the two-year Kansas technical/community colleges:

4-Year Kansas Universities

Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Washburn University
Wichita State University

2-Year Kansas Technical/Community Colleges

Allen Community College
Barton Community College
Butler Community College
Cloud County Community College
Coffeyville Community College
Colby Community College
Cowley Community College
Dodge City Community College
Flint Hills Technical College
Fort Scott Community College
Garden City Community College
Highland Community College
Hutchinson Community College
Independence Community College
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Community College
Labette Community College
Manhattan Area Technical College
Neosho Community College
North Central Kansas Technical College
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Pratt County Community College
Salina Area Technical College
Seward County Community College
Washburn Institute of Technology
Wichita Area Technical College

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Kansas Masonic Essay Contest

Each year, the Masonic Public School Essay Contest donates $12,000 to deserving high school students. Open to all Kansas high school juniors and seniors, the contest invites students to submit a 300–500 word essay for the chance to win between $500 and $4,000. Each year, a new prompt is released in late August or early September, and essays must be submitted by November 1. Winners are notified before March 1.

Exemplary Teacher and Student Awards

The Kansas Masonic Foundation’s Exemplary Teacher and Student Awards program allows local Masonic Lodges to honor outstanding teachers, paraprofessionals, and students in their communities. Nominations are accepted year-round, and each school district may choose its own method for selecting recipients, for example, nominating one teacher and/or paraprofessional per building or grade level. Each selected teacher will receive a $50 gift card, and each student will receive a $25 gift card. To nominate an outstanding educator or student in your school, please complete the online nomination form!

Lodge Matching Funds Program

Through our Charities Lodge Matching Funds program, the Kansas Masonic Foundation matches funds raised by local lodges for charitable initiatives, helping them double their impact in communities across the state. Many lodges use the program to support education-related efforts, making a meaningful difference for students, teachers, and schools. Projects with a clear charitable purpose may qualify for up to $2,500 in matching funds. Recent examples of student and school-related initiatives include:

After Prom Celebrations
Backpacks for Kids
High School Athletic Teams
Local FBLA Programs
School Lunch Programs

Local Community Grants Program

Our Kansas Masons Local Community Grants Program awards grants of up to $10,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations that benefit the geographical area of the sponsoring Masonic Lodge. Grant applications are accepted annually from January 1 through July 31, and each organization is limited to submitting only one application per funding cycle. If you meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to connect with a local lodge and submit an application!

NextGen Under 30 Kansas

NextGen Under30 Kansas aims to identify and recognize local talent. Award winners are selected based on involvement in their communities by a panel of respected business and civic leaders. Help us nominate a deserving young professional!

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