Otsego-Schoharie and Delaware Masonic Charities Corporation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

SCHENEVUS — The Otsego-Schoharie and Delaware Masonic Charities Corporation proudly awarded five $750 Scholarship Assistance Grants to outstanding high school seniors at the annual Central Leatherstocking Masonic District Awards Night, held on May 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Schenevus Masonic Temple in Schenevus, New York.

These annual scholarships recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, strong character, and community engagement. Applications were reviewed through a blind selection process, and recipients were chosen based on a combination of scholarship, personal aspirations, and—where provided—financial need. A Masonic connection is not required to apply, but applications must be endorsed by a local Lodge.

This year’s recipients, listed alphabetically by last name, along with their sponsoring Lodges, are:

Jordan Bender – Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi
Sponsored by: Delaware River Lodge No. 439
Dorothy Bull – Downsville Central School District
Sponsored by: Delaware River Lodge No. 439
Libby Cox – Laurens Central School District
Sponsored by: Laurens Lodge No. 548
William Kulaski – Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi
Sponsored by: Delaware River Lodge No. 439
Josie Scanlon – Oneonta City School District
Sponsored by: Oneonta Lodge No. 466

Each student will receive a $750 scholarship grant. The awards ceremony recognized the recipients in the presence of Lodge members, community leaders, and family supporters.

“These grants reflect our Masonic values of education, integrity, and service to community,” said Nathan Tweedie, President of the Charities Corporation and Chair of the Scholarship Committee. “We are proud to assist these deserving students as they take the next step in their academic and professional journeys.”

The Otsego-Schoharie and Delaware Masonic Charities Corporation continues its longstanding tradition of supporting youth development through this vital scholarship program and other charitable efforts across the region.