Scholarships – High School Seniors | Modern Woodmen

If your child is entering high school, college may seem like a long way off. But now’s the time to prepare for future scholarship eligibility. Give me a call to learn more about Modern Woodmen’s scholarship competition for high school seniors. modernwoodmen.org/scholarships-HS

Did you know? Modern Woodmen members can receive financial help to continue their education later in life. This includes undergrad, graduate and trade/technical school programs. Reach out to learn more about Modern Woodmen's scholarship competition for members ages 21 and up.

Modern Woodmen scholarship competition 2026 winners

Help me congratulate the winners of Modern Woodmen's 2026 scholarship competitions! This member-exclusive program supports learners at every stage, with awards for both high school seniors and members 21 and up. This year, we awarded $622,000 in scholarships to help our members achieve their educational goals. These recipients are on their way to financial security, quality family life and meaningful community impact — the shared commitments that connect Modern Woodmen members nationwide. Watch the video to hear from some of this year's winners. https://youtu.be/ld8eOD8UjzE You can see the full list of winners on our website: https://www.modernwoodmen.org/scholarshipwinners-highschool/?utm_source=hearsay_site&utm_medium=872183&utm_campaign=3245896 https://www.modernwoodmen.org/scholarshipwinners-21plus/?utm_source=hearsay_site&utm_medium=872183&utm_campaign=3245896

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