Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey

Introduction
The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. These awards support students pursuing education at two‑year colleges, trade/technical schools, and four‑year colleges or universities.

Application and Deadline
- Use one consolidated application (Google Form) to apply to all MCF scholarships: tinyurl.com/mcfscholarship26
- All completed applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2026

Eligibility Highlights
- Continued expanded eligibility: most scholarships now permit applicants who are the child, step‑child, niece, nephew, grandchild, or step‑grandchild of a living or deceased Master Mason in good standing.
- Specific scholarships have additional academic, program, or activity requirements described below.
- “Relative” is defined as the child, stepchild, niece, nephew, grandchild, or step‑grandchild of a living or deceased Master Mason in good standing in a Masonic Lodge of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey.

Scholarships (2‑Year College, Trade/Technical School, & 4‑Year College/University)
- Burk‑Townley Scholarship — $4,000
- Minimum $1,000 per year
- For graduating high school seniors
- Awards include one four‑year and at least one two‑year/trade school scholarship
- Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a New Jersey Mason
- Demonstrated financial need required

- Serewitch Family DeMolay Scholarship — $20,000
- Up to $5,000 per year for up to four years
- For graduating New Jersey high school seniors
- Minimum academic: C average (2.2) over the last two years; SAT 1200
- Applicant must be an active New Jersey DeMolay member
- Demonstrated financial need required
- Organized swimming activity participation required

- Sol & Reba Serewitch Scholarship — $5,000
- $5,000 for one academic year
- For graduating New Jersey high school seniors
- Minimum academic: C average (2.2) over the last two years; SAT 1300
- Applicant must be a relative of a New Jersey Mason
- Demonstrated financial need required

Scholarships (4‑Year College/University)
- Asbury Jordan Lodge Scholarship — $4,000
- $1,000 per year for four years
- For graduating high school seniors
- Minimum academic: B average (3.0) over the last two years; SAT 1400
- Relatives of New Jersey Masons are preferred
- Demonstrated financial need required
- Award given in honor of Christian Mogensen and John D. Post

- Chairman of the Board Scholarship — $10,000
- $2,500 per year for four years
- For graduating high school seniors (three awards available)
- Minimum academic: B average (3.0); SAT 1290 or ACT 27
- Applicant must be a relative of a New Jersey Mason

- John H. Critchley, Sr. & Emma F. Critchley Scholarship — $4,000
- $1,000 per year for four years
- For graduating high school seniors
- Must major in engineering or a related science
- Minimum academic: B average (3.0)
- Open only to unmarried sons or grandsons of a New Jersey Mason

- Culver DeMolay Scholarship — $4,000
- $1,000 per year for four years
- For graduating New Jersey high school seniors
- Minimum academic: B average (3.0) over the last two years; SAT 1090 or ACT 21
- Active DeMolay membership is preferred

- Patterson Engineering Scholarship — $16,000
- Minimum $4,000 per year for four years
- For graduating New Jersey high school seniors
- Must be an engineering major
- Minimum academic: C+ average (2.5) over the last two years

- Taylor Scholarship — $4,000
- $1,000 per year for four years
- For graduating high school seniors
- Applicant must be a relative of a New Jersey Mason
- Required service: up to 30 hours of community service at Masonic Village or another approved Masonic institution

Scholarships from The Grand Lodge of New Jersey
- William Mayer Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate) — $4,000
- $2,000 per year for two years
- Two awards available for recent high school graduates
- Minimum academic: C+ average (2.5) over the last two years
- Applicant must be a relative of a New Jersey Mason
- Undergraduate application required

- William Mayer Memorial Scholarship (Graduate) — $4,000
- $2,000 per year for two years
- Two awards available for college graduates
- Minimum academic: B+ average (3.25) over the last two years
- Applicant must be a relative of a New Jersey Mason
- Graduate application required

Questions or Assistance
If you need clarification about eligibility, application materials, or specific scholarship requirements, refer to the single application link above (tinyurl.com/mcfscholarship26) or contact the Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey for guidance.