Criteria

1. The student/applicant is a high school senior or current college student from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (Southern Maryland, Washington, DC, or Northern Virginia), who plans to attend or currently enrolled in a four year college in Fall of 2025.

2. The student/applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and provide an official transcript;

3. The student/applicant must submit two letters of recommendation on official school letterhead identifying why you are an excellent candidate to receive this scholarship and meet the eligibility criteria outlined: a. Letters may be provided by an instructor or professor and a university administrator or guidance counselor.

4. The student/applicant must submit a essay between (500–750 words) describing your academic goals, leadership experience, community service, and how this scholarship will support your future education.. The student may include additional social media representations to support their opinion in the essay. Such representations can be: 3-5 short video clips, flyers, social media stories, etc.

5. All documentation submitted will become the property of Shelton D. Redden and signature on this application provides permission for these items, if selected, to be posted on our public website and social media outlets.

6. You will provide a professional photo – school photo, graduation photo, etc.

Completed applications, including: Official transcript, letters of recommendation and the essay, are to be submitted to sheltondredden139@gmail.com no later than Saturday August 2, 2025.

Masonic Scholarship for Academic Excellence

First name

Last name

Home Address

City

State

Zip Code

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Contact Number

Email Address

Current High School

Expected Graduation Date

Month

Day

Year

Current GPA (on a 4.0 scale):

Please attach an official high school transcript.

Attendance Percentage (verified by school):

Have you ever been suspended from school?

Yes

If yes, please explain

Are you attending College in the upcoming year

Have you received an acceptance letter from your prospected College or University?

Name of prospected College or University

Address of prospected College or University.

Expected Year of Graduation

Month

Day

Year

Intended Major

Name of Parents or Guardian(s)

Mr./Mrs./Ms.

Email of Parents or Guardian(s)

Contact Number(s) of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)

Have you applied for Financial Aid?

Does your family have an outstanding estimated family contribution (EFC)?

Yes

N/A

List school organizations, leadership roles, and community activities in which you have participated:

Attach a typed essay between (500–750 words) describing your academic goals, leadership.

Attach two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or community leader.

Criteria

Masonic Scholarship for Academic Excellence

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