To Qualify, the Following Conditions Must Be Met:

1. An applicant must be of direct lineage of a member in good standing of a filia lodge, Grand Lodge of Rhode Island for one year prior to the application deadline. Direct lineage shall be construed to mean a child or grandchild, whether through bloodline or adoption.
2. An applicant must be graduating from a secondary school in June 2025.
3. An applicant must have an acceptance to a school of higher learning offering an undergraduate program leading to a diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree.
4. An applicant must intend to enroll in such a program in the fall of 2025.
5. An applicant must be willing to participate in an oral competition.
6. An applicant must complete a written composition not to exceed 300 words stating educational goals and objectives.
7. An applicant may attach the Front Page of the 2025-2026 Student Aid Report (SAR) FAFSA form to their application. (Optional)
8. An applicant who has received 70% of their first year’s tuition from other grants and scholarships prior to the competition shall be declared ineligible.
9. Completed applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2025.