Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship

Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship
THE PROGRAM The fraternal organization known as the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows began in 18th Century England where it was deemed odd to find
people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need without
recognition and pursuing projects for the benefits of all mankind.
Bingham Lodge #14, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (“Odd Fellows”),
was established in Idaho Falls in 1886. The organization had a long
history pursuing service to the community until the Lodge shut down in
2014. In accordance with a desire to continue their legacy of service, in
2013 the members established the Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship
(Odd Fellows Scholarship) to provide financial assistance to Idaho Falls
students who plan to pursue a post high school education at an
approved school or training program within the state of Idaho.
The Odd Fellows Scholarship is for D91 high school seniors or current
sophomores or juniors attending an approved Idaho post-secondary
institution or training program who also graduated from an Idaho Falls
School District 91 high school. Two $5,000 scholarships are issued each
year. At least one scholarship will be awarded to a graduating D91 high
school senior each year.
ELIGIBILITY 1. Be a graduating senior at an Idaho Falls School District 91 school;
OR
2. Have graduatedfrom an Idaho Falls School District 91 school, be
a currentsophomore or junior at an approved Idaho postsecondary institution or training programand never previously
been awardedan Odd Fellows Scholarship.
APPLICATION To apply, students must submit the following:
a) A completed application form with parent or guardian signature
b) A parent/guardian information form
c) A personal information form
d) A personal essay form
e) A history of Odd Fellowship Essay form
f) One signed Letter of Recommendation
SELECTION Eligible applicants will be evaluated on the basis of information supplied.
Emphasis will be placed upon student GPA (3.0-3.5 target), financial
need, school involvement, community engagement, and future promise.
DUE DATE Applications are available from all D91’s high school counseling offices,
from D91’s college and career advisors, from D91’s District Office at 690
John Adams Parkway and from the D91 Ed Foundation website.
Applications are due April 22, 2022.
Application available at: https://www.d91.k12.id.us/edfoundation/Content2/scholarships