Apply

California EasternStar Foundation Scholarship

Grand Chapter of California Order of the Eastern Star

The California EasternStar Foundation Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student attending accredited college, university, community college, trade school, or religious institution. Applicants must be member of Masonic Youth Groups with a minimum of 3.0 GPA

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school seniors, continuing undergraduate and graduate students at an accredited college, university, community college, trade school, or religious institution.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Character Traits:
    Strong high school and/or community leadership record
  • Residence:
    Applicants must be a United States Citizen and California resident.
  • Citizenship:
    Applicants must be a United States Citizen and California resident.
  • College:
    Graduating high school seniors, continuing undergraduate and graduate students at an accredited college, university, community college, trade school, or religious institution.
  • Organization:
    Applicants we fund for scholarships will primarily be those with Masonic ties or those who are members of our Masonic Youth Groups.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Using a separate sheet of paper, please respond to the following three (3) items. Each response should not exceed 150 words. Attach your response asthe last page of your application.1. Educational Goals2. Reason for Choice of School3. How will thisscholarship help you with your education?
  • Other Materials:
    Copies of pages 1 and 2 of your most recent Federal Income Tax return, or that of your parents, if they claim you as a dependent. (W-2 forms are not acceptable). Social Security numbers should be blacked out.If submitting the parents Federal Tax return, the parent must sign the application giving consent to the committee to review the tax form. Lack of a parental signature on page 4, will disqualify the application. All tax forms will be shredded after review.If requested materials are not available at time of submission, please include a written explanation with your applicationA copy of the college acceptance letter, if available. Prior to awarding a scholarship, OES must receive a copy of your college acceptance letter. You should send these items to OES as soon as you receive themGRADUATING SENIORS, must submit the Teacher/Counselor Report (pages 6 and 7), with your ApplicationChecks will be mailed to the recipient only after proof of college/university enrollment has been received. This may be in the form of scheduled classes or enrollment verification from the college/ university

Contact Information

Related Pages