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THE McCAULAY MEMORIAL MASONIC FUND

This fund is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes to assist ex-students of the Masonic Home and School of Fort Worth, Texas who are in need of financial assistance in obtaining a higher degree of education.  This will be in the form of scholarships.  All the funds available for McCaulay grants are provided by former students of the Masonic Home.  The income of this fund is derived primarily from contributions, bequests and interest income. The Fund has a proud history of having helped many students achieve their educational goals.  Any money provided for education by the Masonic Home is provided by the Masons of Texas, and applicants are strongly encouraged to seek financial assistance from the Home in addition to the McCaulay grants.

The deadlines are: July 1 for the Fall Semester, December 1 for the Spring Semester, and May 1 for Summer Semesters, and will be strictly enforced.

The procedures are as follows:

1. Interview:  The applicant must call one of the current board members before the cut-off date for each semester in order to schedule an interview with one of the current board members.  This interview will be, whenever possible, face-to-face.  Telephone interviews are acceptable if the applicant is out of state or lives too far away to facilitate a face-to-face interview.

2. Application:  Before the interview and on or before the cut-off date, the applicant shall mail, e-mail or fax a completed application form to the Scholarship Chairman.  For each semester, these forms must include: fully completed application, income/expense report, copy of last year's filed tax return (unless already on file), and essay and be received by the Chairman in time for the board member to receive the forms prior to the interview (suggest the interview be a minimum of one week after the cut-off date but prior to the board meeting).

3. Income/Expense Report:  The application shall include a completed income/expense report and copy of last year's filed tax return (unless already on file).  The income and expense report should be consistent in that the income and expense should be monthly or by semester. Note: this is not a budget. It is an estimate of actual income and expense.

4. Essay:  The applicant shall include a separate, typed 250-word essay explaining the following: Major and current status, past semester's academic achievements, career goals and steps to achieve those goals, and describe where the applicant sees himself in five years.  The impression this essay conveys to the committee is important.

5. Grades & Registration:  The applicant shall provide grade reports as soon as possible from the last semester and a copy of the completed registration for the semester applied to the Scholarship Chairman. The grade reports and registration must be received and examined prior to the release of funds for the next semester. Only full-time students will be considered for the full scholarship amount.

There is no set amount of funds guaranteed semester to semester. The scholarship amount is determined by the board and may vary due to factors that include the number of applicants and available funds. If assistance is needed regarding these procedures, contact any board member.

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