Rainbow Dad’s Scholarship Fund
Application deadline for 2025 – June 1st, 2025
For over 40 years the Rainbow Dad’s Scholarship committee has been able to assist deserving girls from all over Washington and Idaho achieve their dreams. In the past, as much as $20,000 has been given out in a single year. This has been possible through generous tax-deductible donations, big and small, from caring members of the Masonic community. Often we also receive donations in memory of people who have touched many lives, but have recently passed. On behalf of all the girls, we appreciate your support. Donations may be made by mail at:
Rainbow Dad’s Scholarship Fund
8531 S 124th St
Seattle, WA 98178
The application process for the Rainbow Dads Scholarship has gone totally online!
WHO MAY APPLY?
Rainbow Girls in good standing or Majority Members who:
1) Have not passed their 25th birthday at the time of Grand Assembly, and
2) Have completed, or are presently in their first year of post secondary education at the time of making the application (This may include running start).
3) A Rainbow girl or Majority member may receive scholarship support from the Rainbow Dad’s Scholarship Fund a maximum of two times.
Due date for submissions is June 1st, 2025
Washington/Idaho Service Scholarship - Michelle Heeb Memorial
Friends and family of Michelle Adamson Heeb have established a Service Scholarship to be maintained by the Rainbow Dad’s Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a to a Rainbow girl who demonstrates service to the community. The scholarship is for any accredited trade school, college or university.
Michelle Adamson Heeb was a beloved member of Rainbow. The Washington Idaho Heeb Service Scholarship in honor of her has been established to further her love of service and education with our Rainbow youth.
Michelle was a Majority Rainbow member. She was Miss Service in 1984 and Past Grand Texas. As an adult she continued her Rainbow activities in Puyallup Assembly as an Advisory Board Member and on the Jurisdictional Level as Grand Assembly Proceedings Chairman.
The application is now open for Rainbow girls and due June 30, 2025. It can be found online at nwrainbow.org. Any questions, please feel free to contact Marjie Hall, Director of the Service Team at lilbitlcky@gmail.com.
- The criterion for this award is:
- All Rainbow girls registered in Washington and Idaho in their Junior year or above may apply.
- The number of Service Hours entered in the records of the Washington Idaho Jurisdiction shall be a major criterion.
- Each applicant is responsible for assuring that her service hours are entered in the records of the Jurisdiction.
- Service hours are for: service in the community, Rainbow authorized service to the community or to individual groups/institutions, service to authorized charitable organizations (as defined as charitable under IRS Regulations), and similar activities authorized by the Mother Advisor and approved by the Washington Idaho Service Director.
- The Scholarship is for any accredited trade school, college, or university. It will be sent to the appropriate school for use by the Rainbow Dad’s Scholarship committee upon the proof of recipient’s acceptance to trade school or college or university, and presentation of her student ID number and mailing address.
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15459pdOMwsV0sbbBYmd6jdPuvlFrCsdS/view?usp=sharing
Send completed applications to:
Marjie Hall
1125 Lake View Circle
Bothell, WA 98021
or submit via email to lilbitlcky@gmail.com.
Washington Masonic Charities
Do you know a child, grandchild or dependent of a Washington Mason who wants to pursue higher education? Do you know of a worthy member of our Masonic Youth Orders who deserves a college or vocational scholarship? This is your chance to let them know that Washington Masonic Charities has scholarships to award.
To provide better support and assistance for our Masonic family, Washington Masonic Charities Scholarship Committee has made changes in our scholarship awards focus. Washington Masonic Charities will provide post-secondary scholarships exclusively for deserving members of our Masonic family to pursue college, university, or vocational/technical education after high school. This does not replace or affect Lodge scholarships, which are awarded independently by local Lodges.
Masonic Legacy Scholarship – $3,750 each – Washington Masonic Charities is proud to offer four $3,750 scholarships for graduating high school senior–aged children, grandchildren or dependents of a Washington Mason in Good Standing.
Masonic Youth Order Scholarships – $3,000 each – Supporting our Masonic Youth is a priority. We are pleased to provide one Washington state member from Rainbow, Jobs Daughters, and DeMolay. With a scholarship opportunity. The Masonic Youth must be a graduating high school senior–aged, and active, Washington resident youth member of Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, or DeMolay.
Local Lodge scholarship programs are independent of Washington Masonic Charities, so this change will not affect your local Lodge scholarship awards and decisions.
Check this link for more information: https://www.masonscare.org/youth-investment/
Amaranth Scholarships
The Grand Court of Washington Order of the Amaranth provides a limited number of $1,000.00 Scholarships for High School and College students each year. These scholarships are for the 2024-2025 school year (Fall Term 2024 through Summer 2025). The deadline for your application is January 10, 2024.
For the application, click here: https://amaranthwa.org/philanthropy-amaranth-grand-court-washington/#forms-flyers
Grand Chapter of Washington Order of the Eastern Star
Please see the Eastern Star website for updated scholarship information:
Alexandra Schencking Memorial Nursing Scholarship – scholarships devoted exclusively for giving assistance to students pursuing a career in the field of nursing. Deadline is May 1, 2025.
Glenna Hale Memorial Nursing Scholarship- scholarships devoted exclusively for giving assistance to students pursuing a career in the field of nursing. Deadline is May 1, 2025.
ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) is a scholarship fund for those who are going to school for the purpose of religious training. Deadline is May 1, 2025.
OES Scholarships – for students that have completed one year of college. Deadline is April 30, 2025.
The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington
The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington is accepting scholarship applications. Applicants must be rising juniors/seniors in WA accredited schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This includes Running Start students graduating with their AA spring of 2025. They must have a 3.0 GPA.
The application window closes on March 31, but the process takes a bit of time, so anyone applying should begin the process no later than March 15.
- Scholarships are $3000.00 per year
- For Washington Residents attending a school accredited within Washington
- Full time student, entering their 3rd or 4th year
- Maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better
- US Citizens
The foundation also offers fellowships at schools throughout Washington state and at George Washington University in Washington, DC.
If you know of a student we could help, please direct them to:
The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington
Grand Lodge of Idaho
All Class of 2023-2024 High School Seniors (i.e., graduating this year) and who are going to attend a college, university, or trade school for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible.
Remember that Masonic family affiliation is not required to be award this scholarship. Please assist the Grand Lodge Youth Committee to extend this opportunity to qualified applicants.
Completed applications, with all supporting documents, must be postmarked by May 4, 2024.
Application is also available on the Grand Lodge website at: here: https://idahomasons.org/grand-lodge/scholarship-information/