The IOOF
Educational Foundation
The Educational Foundation of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was established on September 20, 1927, to support students in their pursuit of higher education. The Foundation provides low-interest student loans and scholarships based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.
Since its inception, generous donations totaling approximately $3.5 million have enabled over 3,500 students to receive loans exceeding $6.8 million, along with hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships. Through these efforts, the Foundation continues to invest in the future of deserving students.
LPN & CNA Nursing Certificate and Degree Program Scholarships
Must be enrolled in a CNA/LPN Certificate program. Based on leadership quaifications and financial need. Applicants must be a member, or have a relative who is a member, of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge.
The Loan Program
Must be enrolled in 2 or 4 year college programs with one grading period with at least a C average in an accredited college or university. Applicants must be, or have a relative who is an active member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge.
Ingstrom Trust Regional Scholarship
Based on Financial Need, Scholarship and Leadership. $5,000.00 is awarded annually to a student with the highest application score, and $2000.00 to the student with the second highest application score in each of 15 Regions of the US & Canada.
Charles J. & Christine Wirz Scholarship
Scholarships are based on Financial Need, Scholarship and Leadership. Usually, two $2,000.00 scholarships are awarded annually to students without regard to Order affiliation and must have completed one grading period in a College or University.
Christine Smith Graduate Studies Scholarship
Scholarship applicants must be in master’s or doctoral programs for disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants need a bachelor’s degree, strong academics, and two years of social work experience.
Peter F. Geolot Continuing Education Career Enrichment Grants
Grants for members who wish to enroll in continuing education courses in job related fields, or continuing education courses in a new field to further their occupational goals.
Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Vocational Technology Scholarship
Sholarships are based on Financial Need and Leadership. Applicants must have completed High School or will complete High School by June 30th, or have a GED equivalent.
Glenn Coursey Agriculture Scholarship
Students with one semester in agriculture, average or above academic record, financial need, and leadership skills, enrolled in an accredited college or vocational school, pursuing an agriculture career, are eligible.
Non-Traditional Scholarship Application
Funds may be used for tuition, books and other educational expenses including transportation and child care. Applicants must be, or have a relative who is a member of the Order.
Betty Moates Scholarship
For students pursuing a major in research technology, chemistry, biology, mathematics, or an education major to teach in one of the aforementioned majors. $5,000.00 is awarded to eligible students annually.
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Fun Facts:The earliest documented Odd Fellows lodge, Loyal Aristarcus No. 9, was recorded in England in 1748, suggesting at least eight prior lodges. This record highlights the order’s deep historical roots.
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