Scholarship History Brighton Masonic Lodge Danny Beacome Scholarship Program Welcome Brighton Masonic Lodge #247 F.&A.M. Scholarship Award Applicant Worshipful Brother (WB) Danny Beacome was a distinguished community member and an impactful Mason of the Brighton Masonic Lodge #247. After his initiation to the lodge in 1977, WB Danny Beacome became an upstanding Mason by fulfilling the Senior Deacon, Junior Warden and Treasurer offices of the lodge, as well as becoming the Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1984. WB Danny Beacome s legacy was short lived when he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy during his tenure as Worshipful Master in May of 1985. The Brighton Masonic Lodge along with the Michigan Grand Lodge raised over $3,000 to help WB Danny Beacome s family pay for medical expenses, however his condition quickly worsened. In 1986, Brighton Masonic Lodge decided to establish the Danny Beacome Scholarship Fund using the remaining funds from his medical expenses. After his death, the Brighton Masonic Lodge continued his legacy to provide scholarships for local students by planning yearly fundraisers such as golf outings, building Victorian playhouses for raffles and antique shows. Since 1986, the Brighton Masonic Lodge has raised over $100,000 for scholarships in WB Danny Beacome s name. As WB Danny Beacome said in his application to become a mason, I know that if my best friend had to choose between helping me and a helping a brother, the brother would be helped first. The Brighton Masonic Lodge prides itself in helping their Brotherhood and impacting the community to help those in need. Brighton Masons wish to honor his memory and encourage those who hear WB Danny Beacome s story to pay it forward and continue to make a difference in the community. Scholarship Invitation Our scholarship committee, officers, and members of the Brighton Masonic Lodge heartily welcome your application for this scholarship award. Each year the Brighton Lodge scholarship committee receives and evaluates many applications. It is our hope that your academic achievements along with your extracurricular activities are exemplary and will have prepared you for your higher learning education. If you are chosen to receive an award, we hope that it will offset some of the costs of your education. This scholarship award is to be used to support the costs of the full-time undergraduate studies in the coming academic year. Please note that applicants who chose to receive the award must return the full sum of the award if they do not enroll in college, university or other approved institution for higher learning in the coming academic year. Regardless of this scholarship award, it is our most sincere hope that you will invest yourself in your education. Many years from now it is likely that you look back at this stage in your life and reflect that your education has been one of the best investments you have ever made. The brothers of Brighton Lodge wish you the very best of luck in applying for the award, as well as any other scholarship awards you choose to pursue. We hope that you find your course of instruction to be a challenging and highly fulfilling experience.
Application Instructions: 1. Review the Materials checklist below. Make the Necessary inquires/requests to secure the required materials 2. Items such as the letter of recommendation, transcripts and test results need lead time. Ensure that you request these items early so there is sufficient time to get the materials back to be included with this application. Your application is incomplete without them 3. Begin working on your two essays. Give yourself time to think about what you are going to write and make sure that it is polished. Essay subjects are on the final page of this application. 4. Complete this application following the direction enclosed. Attach extra pages as needed. 5. Submit your application on time Application Deadline Application must be POST MARKED on or before April 1, 2018 Send your application to: Brighton Masonic Lodge Scholarship Committee 315 West North Street Brighton, Mi 48116 Materials Checklist One Letter of recommendation (source: school or non-school personnel, not a family member) ACT/SAT test results Official Transcripts from high school (or college if applicable) Essay on professional goals Essay on hardship and triumph Completed application (this Form) Questions concerns, or need another application? Please contact: James Watters (810) 360-3608 / Brighton Lodge (810) 227-9590
Application for Scholarship Award Danny Beacome Brighton Masonic Lodge #247 Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan Application for Scholarship Award For to Academic Year Please see instructions on first page and print all information in ink or type Applicant Contact information First Name Last Name Date of Birth Street Address Phone Number Parent/Guardians Schools Attended during the Last Four Years Name of School City Date of Entrance Duration Name of School City Date of Entrance Duration Date of High School Graduation GPA ACT/SAT College/Trade School Information College/Trade School of Choice Interest of Study Have you been accepted to your school of choice Will this be your first year of study beyond high school
Other Questions (These questions are used to help us decide how to award applicants. Answering no to any of these will not automatically disqualify you from receiving an award) Have you filled out and submitted a FAFSA application for financial Aid Have your received this award in the Past Are you related to a person who is a Mason or Order of the Easter Star? If yes, Name Relation Were you a member of a Masonic youth organization? If yes, Name of youth group Have you assisted or volunteered at a Masonic run charity event If yes, name of the event Who put on the event School Related Activities Honors and Awards (State year and nature of the honor or award) Example: Honor Roll 1,2,3,4 Officers and Positions of Leadership (State year and organization and position) Example: use similar format as above Membership of Organization where no official office was held (State year and organization) Example: use similar format as above
Non-School related Activities or Achievements (State year and organization) Example: use similar format as above Work Experience Please start with the most recent Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Essay instructions Please write each essay clear and concisely. Only write enough to get your point across. Suggested Length should be 1 2 pages, but message is more important then length. Professional Goals and objectives In this essay please elaborate on your goals and objectives for your professional life. Please be sure to include why you are choosing that career path and what you hope to obtain or accomplish pursing it. Hardship and Triumph Use this essay to communicate to the committee what events and circumstances you have had to over come while still being successful in your school, community, and family. Be sure to elaborate why these were obstacles for you personally.