Minnesota Eastern Star Scholarhips!

Assistance for your education!!

  • High School Graduates (M. Josephine Ruhsam Scholarship Program - available to anyone)
  • Continuing Education (Pat Rasmussen Scholarship Program - available to anyone)
  • Religious training, education, and leadership (ESTARL - available to anyone)
  • Educational Loan Program - 5 year interest-free loans (this program ONLY for members and family)
  • Scholarships

    Scholarships

    Many of our members, their families and friends have benefited from our scholarships, and we will continue to support these programs

    ESTARL – Eastern Star Training Award for Religious Leadership - scholarship granting program for men and women preparing for careers in religious leadership in any denomination

    Pat Rasmusson Continuing Education - Help applicants continue their education through technical-vocational training, the liberal arts, or preparation for professional specializations

    M. Josephine Ruhsam - M. Josephine Ruhsam was the Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron when she passed away in 1983. Money set aside for her term as Most Worthy Grand Matron, donations, and memorials were put together to form a scholarship in her memory

    Educational Loan Program - Did you know that Grand Chapter has an interest free educational loan that is available to our Eastern Star members and their families?

    In addition, the Minnesota Masonic Charities Scholarships Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the state.