Masonic Scholarship Applications Available at Farmington Schools

The  has distributed applications for its annual scholarship program to Farmington area schools. 

Applications are due by Feb. 29 and are available at ,   and  counseling offices, Lodge spokesperson Hal Groat said. The scholarships are not necessarily based on academics; students write a 250-300 word essay that explains their life's goals and what they're doing to reach them.

For instance, he said, a student might describe a work experience they had in high school that's related to what they want to study in college. 

Groat said the essays are reviewed by a former Farmington high school teacher, whose selection is reviewed by local business people and a Lodge member. 

Correction: This scholarship is available only to students in Farmington Public Schools.