S&C   Joppa Lodge No. 40 AF&AM   S&C
Richmond, Virginia

The William M. Cottrell Scholarship Trust

This Scholarship trust is to provide funds for deserving students who are members of – International Order of Demolay, International Order of Jobs Daughters, and International Order of Rainbow for Girls, in Virginia Masonic Districts 15 A,B,C.

 

The applicant must be a member of the above mentioned organizations and in good standing according to organization bylaws. The applicant must also be in their senior year of high school or equivalent in home school environment.

 

The scholarships are for students who will be enrolled full time at an accepted school and in a curriculum leading to a Associate, Bachelor, Masters or PhD degree. The scholarship will be for $500 and paid in the form of a single payment to the qualifying institution.

 

Application:

Each applicant must mail to Joppa Lodge #40 AF &AM a letter requesting scholarship consideration. The letter should address, but not be limited to, the following topics:

·       The name of the Student and affiliated organization

·       Scholastic achievements and GPA

·       School activities

·       Community or Masonic service projects

·       Membership and positions held in School, Civic and Masonic organizations

·       Hobbies and interests

·       The school to be attended and the major field of study

·       Career objectives

 

A letter, or letters, of recommendation from at least one of the following categories:

·       Education

·       Employer

·       Group/Club

·       Masonic organization

 

The completed application must be postmarked by May 31st,2007 to:

Robert M. Shepherd
Scholarship Fund
Joppa Lodge #40 AF & AM
4204 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23227-3755
 

Final Decision by Scholarship committee announced and posted on Website by June 18th, 2007.



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