Grand Almoner’s Fund
The Scottish Rite Grand Almoner’s Fund provides hope and assistance to Masons, Masonic families, and widows facing unexpected hardships. From hurricanes, floods, and fires to medical emergencies, accidents, and funerals – the Almoner’s Fund is there to help people in some of their darkest moments.
Read 'From the words of Ill. Jeffry A. Simonton, 33°, Deputy for Maine'.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for either the Leon M Abbott Scholarship or the Arnold Veague Scholarship, the following criteria must be met:
- A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
- A student directly related (bloodline or by legal means) to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
- A Scottish Rite Mason, or a member of a youth organization such as DeMolay International, Job’s Daughters, or Order of the Rainbow for Girls sponsored by the Masonic fraternity in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is:
- A high school senior, currently accepted at an accredited trade school who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- A high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
The acceptance of scholarship applications has ended for this school year. More information on these scholarships and how to apply will be available next school year in January.
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Established in 1975 by the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library tells the story of Freemasonry and fraternalism in the context of American history. Unique in the nation, the museum aims to be the “historical society” of American Freemasonry by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the history of fraternalism. We pay special attention to the history of the Scottish Rite and strive to serve the Masonic community. Learn more about the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library.
Children’s Dyslexia Center
“Helping youth deal with a disorder that interferes with life’s most simple tasks.”
Millions of children with dyslexia endure frustration and demoralization as they struggle to acquire skills that many of us take for granted. If your child is struggling with reading and writing, how do you know if dyslexia is the cause? Where can you go for help?
For over two decades, the Scottish Rite Masons, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, have been national leaders in the effort to help children and their families overcome the painful obstacles of dyslexia. With more than 40 Dyslexia Centers in 13 states, the Children's Dyslexia Centers tackle the challenge of dyslexia head-on, by providing free tutoring for children with dyslexia and training a growing cadre of highly skilled and dedicated tutors.
Maine has two Dyslexia Centers:
1897 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
294 Union Street - Suite 3
Bangor, ME 04401
Leon M Abbott Scholarships and Arnold Veague Scholarships
Leon M. Abbott was the Sovereign Grand Commander from 1921 to 1932. The Abbott Scholarship Program provides financial support for the continuing undergraduate and graduate education of Scottish Rite Masons, young men and women from Scottish Rite families, and Masonic-related youth groups.
The acceptance of scholarship applications has ended for this school year.
More information on these scholarships will be available next school year in January.
The Arnold Veague Scholarship Program is an extension of the Abbott Scholarship Program for Maine residents who qualify under the Abbott Scholarship Program criteria.
The Leon M. Abbott Scholarship or The Arnold Veague Scholarship should be submitted to the local Valley of the sponsoring Scottish Rite Mason. The application deadline is April 1st of each year.
To be eligible to apply for either the Leon M Abbott Scholarship or the Arnold Veague Scholarship, the following criteria must be met:
- A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
- A student directly related (bloodline or by legal means) to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
- A Scottish Rite Mason, or a member of a youth organization such as DeMolay International, Job’s Daughters, or Order of the Rainbow for Girls sponsored by the Masonic fraternity in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is:
- A high school senior, currently accepted at an accredited trade school who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- A high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.