2009 Education Grants
Freemasons of WA Grants
Since 1955, the Freemasons of Western Australia have assisted students with education costs incurred while studying.
More than 50 years later, the Grand Lodge Education Grants Committee are proud to continue this tradition, by offering financial awards to students from year 11 high school, to post graduate studies.
The awards are made possible only through kind and generous donations and bequests including those made by many of our members and their families.
Who May Apply?
Grants are awarded to students to assist in achieving qualifications at recognised institutions. High school and post-secondary students (eg undergraduates, TAFE, college) must be undertaking full-time study. However, post-graduate students may be studying full or part-time.
2009 Secondary Application Form
2009 Post Secondary Application Form
2009 Post Graduate Application Form
2009 Eligibility
Eligibility
The awards are made annually and are intended assist students with books, equipment, and other education related costs. Fees covered by the Government HECS or HELP loan scheme are outside of the scope, and not included in those grants.
Eligibility for an award is determined after taking into account such factors as proven scholastic ability, as well as the financial and economic needs of applicants and their family.
All applicants must be:
• of good character;
• an Australian citizen or permanent resident, studying at a university or other Western Australian institution;
• residents of Western Australia; and
• sponsored by a current WA Freemason
(if a student does not know a Freemason, staff at Grand Lodge will happily put them in contact with someone in their local area).
An award may be applied for annually. Each year the applications will be assessed independently of any previous years' submissions. Applicants will need to exhibit satisfactory academic progress and a need for financial assistance.
The education grants may be supplemented, with approval, by other similar awards, and limited part-time/casual employment is permitted.
Applications for grants must be submitted on the prescribed forms available as pdfs above, or by contact Brooke on 9355 3599 or email: brooke@freemasonswa.org.au
Completed applications must reach the office by 4:30pm on Friday, 13 February 2009.
PLEASE NOTE incomplete/late applications will not be considered. The decision to approve or reject forms is the right of The Grand Lodge. This decision is final & no correspondence will be entered into.
2009 Grants Available
Grants Available
In 2009, the Grand Lodge of Western Australia is offering a variety of education grants. Our traditional funds have restrictions on who they may be awarded to (eg field of study), while other grants are more freely obtainable.
When completing the application form, students will not need to specify which grant they are applying for. Upon receiving their submission, the Education Grants Committee will determine which category the student will fall under.
WA Lodge Grants
The Grand Lodge of Western Australia currently recognises 135 lodges State-wide. These Masonic Lodges, along with other Masonic Orders, have contributed funds for education grants. There are no restrictions on these awards. This year, grants are available to years 11 & 12, post-secondary students and post-graduate students. The grants are awarded using the Lodge’s name.
For example:
· JD Stevenson St Georges Lodge Grant
· Leschenaultia-Fraternity Lodge Grant
· Abercorn Lodge Grant
· Cannington Lodge Grant
· Maylands Lodge Foundation Grant
· Epworth Lodge Grant
Albert F S Ohman Memorial Fund
This grant has no restrictions. This year it is available to years 11 & 12, post-secondary and post-graduate students.
Pree Memorial Fund ,
& United Press Lodge Grant
These two funds award grants to students undertaking a first degree course at university or other recognised tertiary institution in WA.
Robert Russell Memorial Fund
This fund is for first degree courses at university, with primary consideration given to students in the field of Commerce, Economics and Marketing.
University Lodge Grant
For students undertaking their first degree course at the University of Western Australia.
Lodge Rostrevor Grant
For first degree courses at a university, or other approved educational institution, with primary consideration given to students with disabilities.
J S Battye Lodge Grant
Open to students holding post-secondary qualifications, who wish to continue or undertake a retraining/refresher course, a programme of study, an additional post-secondary course directly relevant to their present vocation, or a worthwhile and properly structured project. Students may be undertaking full or part-time studies.
The John Leslie & Dorise Barron fund
This award is offered for post-graduate studies in Medicine, the Behavioural Sciences, and the Social Sciences.
Jean and Peter Stokes Fund
This grant has no restrictions and is awarded at the Education Grants Committee’s discretion.
