Our Mission
Honoring the Father of Public Education in Texas.
Texas Masons were instrumental in founding the state's public school system, and Mirabeau B. Lamar — Second President of the Republic of Texas — led that movement, setting aside public lands to endow it. In his name, we offer the Lamar Scholarship and Award each year to students and faculty of Texas public schools who reflect the values Masons hold closest: Faith, Hope, and Charity.
Scholarship Details
Open to everyone — no Masonic connection required.
The Carrollton Lodge Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships, typically $1,000 each, for college, trade school, and certificate programs to students who show both character and financial need. Funding comes from endowed scholarships given in honor of Masons, Foundation fundraisers, and gifts from Masons and non-Masons alike. A relationship to a current or deceased Mason is not required to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Completed applications and supporting documents should be emailed to secretary@carrolltonmasons.org with the subject line "Lamar Scholarship Application." Applications are scored blind by the Scholarship Committee and voted on by Lodge members. Selected recipients are honored at an awards banquet, typically the last Wednesday in March, with funds presented at year-end school ceremonies.
How It's Scored