Norman G. Lincoln Scholarship
Ohio Lodge of Research
The Grand Lodge of Ohio, Free and Accepted Masons

The Norman G. Lincoln Scholarship is provided by the Ohio Lodge of Research of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Free and Accepted Masons.  The purpose of this scholarship is to assist high school graduates during the endeavor of furthering their education.  The recipient of the scholarship may apply the funds toward tuition, room, board, textbooks, and/or related academic expenses at accredited colleges or vocational/technical schools within the United States.

A candidate’s past academic performance, community involvement, demonstrated leadership, financial need, and commitment to education will be given consideration during the evaluation process for this award.

Scholarship Amount:  $1000

Number of Available 2025 Scholarships:  2

The Norman G. Lincoln Scholarship, by the Ohio Lodge of Research, is renewable to include funds up to four (4) years.  The final year of renewal eligibility coincides with graduation from the program even if the awardee has received the scholarship less than four years.  The full application must be completed by the candidate and submitted for review by the selection committee in the first year.  To renew the award for subsequent years, the student must: maintain a GPA of 3.5, provide a transcript to the committee, and write a letter to the committee describing progress toward, or changes in, educational goals.

For consideration, completed applications must be received no later than April 1, 2025. 
All applicants will be informed of scholarship status no later than July 1, 2025.

Norman G. Lincoln Scholarship Requirements

Applicant must:

• Be a legal resident of the State of Ohio.
• Be at least 16 but not more than 25 years of age at the time of application
• Be accepted or currently enrolled in undergraduate studies at an accredited trade school or an accredited college or university within the U.S during the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Have a minimum High School GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale if not currently attending college or trade school (electronic copy of transcript to be included).
• Have a minimum College GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale if currently attending college or trade school (electronic copy of transcript to be included).
• Arrange to have two (2) letters of recommendation sent electronically to the committee by the author of the letter.(It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure letters are submitted prior to the deadline.)
• Include a copy of the first page of the FAFSA Student Aid Report.
• Include a transcript showing the most recent cumulative GPA.
• Complete the Scholarship application in full and submit to the Ohio Lodge of Research Scholarship Committee as a single pdf file.(Letters of Recommendation are not required to be included in this document.)
• Complete the OLR Scholarship Agreement

2025 Norman G Lincoln Scholarship Application Packet

Submit the completed application as a single PDF file to scholarship@ohiolodgeofresearch.com.  Use the subject line "Application Submission."

If you have any questions about the scholarship or application, go to  Scholarship Questions to see if your question has already been answered.