Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $20,000

Awards Available: 16

Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2026


Available Scholarships

The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey offers these scholarships to students interested in pursuing higher education.

For the single application to all MCF scholarships, visit tinyurl.com/mcfscholarship26

All completed applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2026

The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey is excited to share our 2026 scholarship application with you.

  • Continued Expanded Eligibility. Eligibility for most scholarships now include child, step-child, niece, nephew, grandchild or step-grandchild of a living or deceased Master Mason in good standing.
  • Scholarships available. Scholarship offerings include students attending 2-year College, Trade/Technical School and 4-year College/University.
  • Simplified Google Form Application Process. One application form (via Google Forms) will cover all nine MCF Scholarship offerings.

2-Year College, Trade/Technical School, & 4-Year College/University

Burk-Townley Scholarship - $4,000

  • $1,000 minimum per year
  • For Graduating High School Seniors
  • One 4-year and at least one 2-year /trade school available
  • Must be child or grandchild of NJ Mason
  • Demonstrate financial need

Serewitch Family DeMolay Scholarship - $20,000

  • $5,000 minimum per year for up to 4 years
  • For Graduating NJ High School Seniors
  • GPA: C or 2.2 over last 2 years; SAT 1200
  • Must be active New Jersey DeMolay
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Organized swimming activity required

Sol & Reba Serewitch Scholarship - $5,000

  • $5,000 for 1 year
  • For Graduating NJ High School Seniors
  • GPA: C or 2.2 over last 2 years; SAT 1300
  • Must be relative of NJ Mason
  • Demonstrate financial need

4-Year College/University

Asbury Jordan Lodge Scholarship - $4,000

  • $1,000 per year for 4 years
  • For Graduating High School Seniors
  • GPA: B or 3.0 over last 2 years; SAT 1400
  • Relative of NJ Mason preferred
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • In honor of Christian Mogensen and John D. Post

Chairman of the Board Scholarship - $10,000

  • $2,500 per year for 4 years
  • For Graduating High School Seniors
  • 3 available
  • GPA: B or 3.0; SAT 1290 or 27 ACT
  • Must be relative of NJ Mason

John H. Critchley, Sr. & Emma F. Critchley Scholarship - $4,000

  • $1,000 per year for 4 years
  • For Graduating High School Seniors
  • Engineering/Related Science Major required
  • GPA: B or 3.0
  • Unmarried sons or grandsons of NJ Mason only

Culver DeMolay Scholarship - $4,000

  • $1,000 per year for 4 years
  • For Graduating NJ High School Seniors
  • GPA: B or 3.0 over last 2 years; SAT 1090 or ACT 21
  • Active DeMolay preferred

Patterson Engineering Scholarship - $16,000

  • $4,000 minimum per year for 4 years
  • For Graduating NJ High School Seniors
  • Engineering Major required
  • GPA: C+ or 2.5 over last 2 years

Taylor Scholarship - $4,000

  • $1,000 per year for 4 years
  • For Graduating High School Seniors
  • Must be relative of NJ Mason
  • Must perform up to 30 hours of community service at Masonic Village or other approved Masonic institution

The Grand Lodge of New Jersey offers the below scholarships.

Links to applications can be found in descriptions below

William Mayer Memorial Scholarship -  $4,000

  • $2,000 per year for 2 years
  • For High School Graduates ~ 2 Available
  • GPA: C+ or 2.5 over last 2 years
  • Must be relative of NJ Mason
  • Undergraduate application

William Mayer Memorial Scholarship - $4,000

  • $2,000 per year for 2 years
  • For College Graduates ~ 2 Available
  • GPA: B+ or 3.25 over last 2 years
  • Must be relative of NJ Mason
  • Graduate application

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.

How to Apply:

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$25,000
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Owl Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 29, 2026
$50,000
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No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$2,000
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A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$2,000
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$10,000
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Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$25,000
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Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$2,000
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March Money Madness Award

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$3,000
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Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
$1,000
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