Regional President Rhys said that over $400,000 in scholarships, awards and bursaries were presented each year from the foundation and during the 2018 round, two students from Nhill college were successful with their applications.

One applicants stated the award ceremony was a great night and the award had allowed him to continue his further studies.

The scholarships and awards are for tertiary and secondary students and applications for 2019 scholarships and awards opened on October 5, 2018.

Applications for 2019 close at midnight February 10, 2019 and are open to students who completed Year 12 in 2018. 

For information and selection criteria please visit www.freemasonsfoundation.org or contact your Local Lowan Lodge 107 for further details and how to apply. 

Freemasonry is an organisation of good men supporting each other, their families and the community.