The Men of Zion Charitable Foundation, Inc. is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. We are excited to announce an increase in the amount awarded for each scholarship to $1,000. Scholarships will be awarded in honor of the following individuals in the accompanying amounts: 

PM Vernon E. Percival - $1,000
Vernon Percival was a Past Master of Mt. Zion Lodge No. 15 and served as the Worshipful Master in 1950.

RW Aaron W. Smith - $1,000
Aaron Smith was a Past Master of Mt. Zion Lodge No. 15 and served as the Worshipful Master in 1960.

Arthur S. Bennett - $1000
Arthur Bennett was a longtime faithful member of Mt. Zion Lodge No. 15 and a significant contributor to the initial endowment of this scholarship fund.

PM Wilbur Evans, Sr. - $1000
Wilbur Evans, Sr. was a Past Master of Mt. Zion Lodge No. 15 and a regular attendee and contributor to Lodge meetings up until 2020 and served as the Worshipful Master in 1984.

To be eligible, applicants must be current residents of the City of Boston, its proximate towns, suburbs, or other surrounding areas considered within greater Boston. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in high school and must include their parent/guardian contact information in their application.

The scholarships are named in the honor of late Mt. Zion Lodge No. 15 brothers who have exemplified the spirit of fraternity and service in our community, who also had an unwavering passion and dedication to education.

Click HERE to access the scholarship application. The deadline to apply is FRIDAY MAY 15th, 2026 AT 11:59PM EDT.

Previous Award Recipients

2024-2025

PM Vernon E. Percival ($1000 Award) - Jalisa Mendes Lopes

RW Aaron J. Smith ($1000 Award) - William Omoregie

Arthur S. Bennett ($500 Award) - Ishani Benskin

PM Wilbur Evans Sr. ($500 Award) - Ameen Mustafa