Abbott Scholarships

Named after Leon M. Abbott, Sovereign Grand Commander from 1921 to 1932, the Abbott Scholarship Program provides financial support for the continuing undergraduate and graduate education of Scottish Rite Masons, young men and women from Scottish Rite families, and Masonic-related youth groups. 

Eligibility - Those meeting any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the 2018 Abbott Scholarship program for undergraduate studies:

• A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
• A student directly related (bloodline or by legal means) to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern
  Masonic Jurisdiction or a member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic fraternity
  in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is:
      • A high school senior, currently accepted at an accredited trade school who has attained
        a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
      • A high school senior, or undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at
        an accredited college or university.
• Applications should be submitted to the Valley of the sponsoring Scottish Rite Mason
• Check with the Valley for submission dates.

An online link to the scholarship applications is below.

Bryant Scholarships

In 2010 New Hampshire Consistory voted to name the scholarships it awards each year in memory of William E. Bryant.  Bill was Commander-in-Chief of New Hampshire Consistory, a Thirty-third Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, and a tireless supporter of the Scottish Rite charities.

The William E. Bryant Scholarship Program provides financial support for the continuing education of young men and women from Scottish Rite families and Masonic-related youth groups.

Eligibility - Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the program:

• Be a Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, or
• A student directly related to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, or
• A member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity in the NMJ, who is:
      • A high school senior currently accepted at an accredited trade school who has attained
        a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
      • A high school senior, or graduate, or undergraduate student currently enrolled at an
        accredited college or university.

Applicants will be considered for both the Bryant Scholarship and the Abbott Scholarship.  The application form is meant to be filled out online, then printed and mailed with the required documents.  Complete the application; then print and sign five copies (signatures go on pages 3 and 7). It isn't necessary to include the instruction page (page 1) with the application packet.  Submit all five copies (with all supporting documentation) to the appropriate Valley Secretary.

Applications should be submitted to the Valley providing the applicant's eligibility. For instance, if a grandfather is providing eligibility, submit the application to his Home Valley.  If qualifying under the father's Scottish Rite membership, submit forms to his Home Valley. If qualifying by membership in a Masonic Youth Organization, submit forms to the Valley which covers the city or town where they meet. New Hampshire Chapters and Assemblies, with the corresponding Valleys is listed below.

Applications may be completed beginning January 1 and must be received by the appropriate Valley Secretary by April 1.

CLICK HERE for a combined Bryant and Abbott Scholarship online application form and instructions. 

Valley Scholarships

Additionally, some Valleys award their own scholarships. Links to those scholarship applications are on those Valley webpage.