Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Acacia Lodge #155

Thurmont’s Masonic Lodge Offering Three Scholarship Awards

Since 1995, Thurmont Masons have awarded scholarships worth over $100,000 to area students! Scholarships are available to all graduating high school level seniors from a Maryland State accredited public, private, and/or homeschool program who reside within the Catoctin High School district boundaries, as per the Frederick County Public School district map (see FCPS District Map at www.fcps.org/dept/facilities/boundaries).

Scholarship application forms are available at the Catoctin High School Guidance Office and the Thurmont Regional Library.

Interested students must complete an application and return it to the location where it was obtained on or before April 30.

The three scholarships are:

The Mary and Robert Remsberg Memorial Scholarship Award, worth up to $6,000 (scholarship funds would be distributed at $1,500 per year, for up to four years of continued education with passing grades from an accredited college or university).

The Bernhard “Bernie” Cohen Memorial Scholarship Award, a one-time award worth $3,000.

The Acacia Lodge #155 “Master Mason” Scholarship Award, a one-time award worth $3,000.

Applications will be judged upon the following criteria in order of importance:

Participation and leadership roles in community and/or school activities.

Content of a personal resume.

Academic record and/or special achievements.

Need for financial assistance.

Evaluation by school official and/or mentor.

Organization, appearance, and completeness of the application.