The Burlington Masonic Temple - M.E. Shelby Scholarship Fund

The Burlington Masonic Lodge #763 Charter was approved in 1957. Masonry teaches some important principles. 

Faith must be in the center of our lives. 

Each person has a responsibly to be a good citizen, obeying the law. To make this world better for all who live in it. 

Honor and integrity are essential to life. .

Since God is the Creator, all men and women are the children of God.  

Each person must take responsibility for his/her own life and actions.

No one has the right to tell another person what he or she must think or believe.  

Each person must learn and practice self-control. 

The Pellissippi State Burlington Masonic Temple – M.E. Shelby Scholarship Fund was established in 1992. For consideration for the scholarship, Pellissippi State students must have demonstrated financial need, be full-time with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and a have a written recommendation for the scholarship from their high school guidance counselor or college faculty advisor, teacher, or recognized professional person such as their employer.