Scholarship Programs

M.·.W.·. William R. Punt Memorial Scholarship

Floral Park Lodge established a scholarship in memory of fellow member M:.W:. William R. Punt, Past Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York (1978–1979).

  • Established: 2005
  • Eligibility:
    • Children or grandchildren of members of Floral Park Lodge No. 1016 in good standing
    • Selected recommended students of Floral Park High School a public high school serving part of the Sewanhaka Central Park High School District where numerous members of the Lodge obtained their education.
  • Award: Up to $1,500
  • Criteria: Academic excellence and community involvement
  • Application Deadline: March 31 (each year)
  • Award Date: April 30
  • Apply: https://forms.gle/wyPijHx1wG59WFRB6

M.·.W.·. Albert R. Ahrens Memorial Scholarship

Floral Park Lodge established a scholarship in memory of fellow member R:.W:. Albert R. Ahrens.

  • Established: 2017 (one year after his passing)
  • Purpose: Financial assistance for recipients of the Punt Scholarship for the two years following their initial award.
  • Award: Up to $350 per year
  • Criteria: Academic excellence and community involvement
  • Application Deadline: March 31 (each year)
  • Award Date: April 30
  • Apply: https://forms.gle/8wqJsYdHhN67LYvr7

M.·.W.·. Joseph T. Entler Memorial Scholarship

Floral Park Lodge established a scholarship in memory of fellow member R:.W:. Joseph T. Entler.

  • Established: 2022
  • Eligibility: Members of the Lodge in good standing
  • Purpose: Assist the family of a student transitioning from grammar school to high school
  • Award: One-time gift of $1,000, issued in the name of the student’s mother
  • Criteria: Academic achievement
  • Apply: https://forms.gle/QsEPuxsaW2XBVh5w7

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