Grand Assembly Scholarships
“MOIORG gets girls ready for life.” Rainbow strives to instill high moral and ethical standards in its members, while providing opportunities to gain self-confidence and develop leadership skills. Additionally, Missouri Rainbow believes it is important to extend this readiness by supporting scholarships to assist members with their post-high school education and career endeavors. The number of scholarships awarded each year may vary, based on the funds available through assembly, Grand Assembly, and individual donations.
A Rainbow girl is eligible IF she has been a member in good standing of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls for 24 consecutive months and presently has a current dues card from an assembly in Missouri. Majority members who wish to pursue or continue an undergraduate or Master’s degree are eligible to apply IF they are actively working with a MOIORG assembly. Applicants may reapply each year while enrolled as a full-time college student. See below for “full-time” status clarifications:
Traditional Undergraduate student – enrolled in at least 12 semester hours
Technical/Vocational/
Certificate/Licensure student – dependent on program requirements if different than 12 semester hours Traditional Graduate student – enrolled in at least 9 semester hours
Non-traditional Graduate student – working professional who is seeking a degree and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, as dictated by their degree program
Atypical Graduate schedules will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and full-time enrollment status. If requested, the Scholarship Committee will consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
The online application window opens January 1 of each year and closes on March 15. Zoom interviews will be scheduled with finalists after March 15. Opting for polished, professional attire is recommended for the interview. Scholarship recipients MUST be present at Grand Assembly during Grand Opening to receive a scholarship.
The scholarship application can be found here and will open on Jan 1 of each year: Scholarship Application.
The scholarship rating sheet may be viewed anytime at: Scholarship Rating Sheet.
Any questions should be directed to the Scholarship Committee at moiorgscholarships@gmail.com.
Masonic Body Scholarship and Interest-Free Educational Loan Opportunities
Many of our Masonic bodies offer scholarship opportunities to our members. Below are a few of those opportunities:
Grand Lodge of Missouri
Masonic Merit Scholarship
Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship
Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship
Applications and requirements can be found HERE
Supreme Forest of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America
A few eligibility rules include proof of Masonic affiliation; demonstrate leadership abilities; and participate in community service work. More information and an application can be found HERE
Missouri Association of High Twelve Clubs, Inc.
An interest-free loan from the Frank S. Land College Educational Loan Fund of Missouri.
Scottish Rite Scholarships
Great scholarships are open to Masonic Youth Group members in various amounts and different qualifications. More information can be found HERE
Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri, Inc. Melvin Hall Memorial Scholarship Program
Information, requirements, and application are available HERE
Order of Eastern Star – Lois Jackson Newman Scholarship
Lois J. Newman is a Past Most Worthy Grand Matron, the highest honor attainable in the Order of the Eastern Star. Eligibility for this scholarship project is supported through donations by the various OES chapters in Missouri, the Grand Representatives’ Club of Missouri, and various other individuals.
Pertinent information is available from the Missouri OES webpage HERE
Many girls and adults have benefited from the Missouri Rainbow Scholarship Program. To view a partial list of recipients click here.