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 New Hampshire Scottish Rite Masons, their family members, and members of Masonic-related youth groups in New Hampshire.
Eligibility – To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria. Either be:
- A New Hampshire Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is in good standing, or
- A student related to a current or deceased NH Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, or
- A member of a youth organization in New Hampshire sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity.
To be considered for a Bryant Scholarship, the applicant must be:
- 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, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
Applicants will be considered for both the Bryant Scholarship and the Abbott Scholarship. The application forms are meant to be filled out online, then submitted with the required documents to scholarships@nhconsistory.com.
Applications should also include the applicant’s eligibility. For instance, if a grandfather is providing eligibility, submit the application his name and member number (if known). If qualifying by membership in a Masonic Youth Organization, submit forms noting the pertinent New Hampshire Chapters and Assemblies, referenced below.
Applications may be completed beginning January 1 and must be received by email by April 15.
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, family members of Scottish Rite Masons, and members of Masonic Youth Groups including (but not limited to) the Order of DeMolay, Job’s Daughters International and The Order of Rainbow for Girls.
Eligibility – Those meeting any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the 2025-2026 Abbott Scholarship program:
- A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is in good standing.
- A student related (by blood or legal means) to a current or deceased member of the Scottish Rite in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
- A member of a Masonically sponsored youth group located within the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (e.g.: DeMolay International, Job’s Daughters, Order of Rainbow for Girls)
To be considered for an Abbott Scholarship, applicants must meet one of the following qualifications (please note that local Valleys may have more strict GPA requirements):
- 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, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
All applications should be submitted to scholarships@NHConsistory.com. For application deadlines, please reach out verification. An online link to the scholarship application is below.
Valley Sponsored Scholarships
Some Valleys offer a scholarship in addition to these two. Check the Valley’s webpage to see if your Valley has one.
New Hampshire Masonic-Related Youth Organizations
New Hampshire Freemasons sponsor these youth organizations in our state.
NH DeMolay Chapter
Clarence L. Woodman
City/Town: Rochester
Corresponding Valley: Portsmouth-Dover
Keene
City/Town: Keene
Corresponding Valley: Keene
Souhegan Valley
City/Town: Milford
Corresponding Valley: Nashua
Union
City/Town: Manchester
Corresponding Valley: Nashua
Upper Valley
City/Town: Cornish
Corresponding Valley: Concord
NH Rainbow Assembly
Nashua #9
City/Town: Nashua
Corresponding Valley: Nashua
Rochester #11
City/Town: Rochester
Corresponding Valley: Portsmouth-Dover
Milford #13
City/Town: Milford
Corresponding Valley: Nashua
Derry #15
City/Town: Derry
Corresponding Valley: Nashua
Exeter #20
City/Town: Exeter
Corresponding Valley: Portsmouth-Dover
Goffstown #22
City/Town: Goffstown
Corresponding Valley: Nashua
Pemigewasset #28
City/Town: Franklin
Corresponding Valley: Concord