Howard Graff Memorial Scholarship

The Howard Graff Memorial College Scholarship acknowledges the life and legacy of Brother Howard Graff. A philanthropic, family-man, committed to the principles of Freemasonry, Brother Howard was committed to helping people and communities. As past Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Illinois and a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason, he is credited as having helped bring DeMolay to parts of the Balkans and to countries there once ravaged by war. Having served as Chairman of Masonic Charities, Brother Howard was instrumental in fund-raising and creating valuable networks worldwide. He was also active in his community’s many interfaith initiatives.

On October 19, 2016, the Village of Skokie, Illinois proclaimed the day as “Howard Graff Day” in recognition of his work and as a valued member of the community in which he lived for over 60 years. Despite facing many health-related challenges throughout his life, Brother Howard was committed to the needs of others and learning about our world which he wanted to make better.

The scholarship is awarded annually and is worth $3,000. Applicants whose father or grandfather are Freemasons receive an additional 10 points to their total score. The scholarship selection process is based on the applicant's academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and an essay that describes how they plan to use their college education to make the world a better place.

The Howard Graff Memorial College Scholarship is a testament to the values of Howard Graff and Oriental Lodge # 33, including promoting education, community involvement, and philanthropy. We encourage all eligible students to apply and look forward to recognizing the achievements of the scholarship recipient.

To apply for the Howard Graff Memorial College Scholarship, please follow the link below to start the application process. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to receiving your applications. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Oriental.Lodge.33@gmail.com.

The deadline for submissions is Saturday July 1st, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

Link to the scholarship application: Howard Graff Memorial Scholarship Application