About the GBU Foundation
GBU members, districts and partners fund the GBU Foundation. Its vision and generosity help students take the next step towards achieving their dreams. In 2024, the Foundation provided $169,500 in scholarships and grants to 172 members attending two-year, four-year, and graduate programs. Meet our 2024 GBU Foundation scholars here. Since 1963, GBU Foundation has awarded over 4,219 scholarships. GBU Foundation scholarships are available to GBU Life policyholders and annuitants. Children, grandchildren, and other relatives of policyholders are not eligable. Click the button below to learn more about becoming an insured member.
GBU Foundation Scholarships and Grants
Apply for GBU Foundation scholarships and grants online. The application deadline is June 30, 2025.
Freshman Scholarships
- For students entering four-year programs leading to a bachelor’s degree
- $1,500 per year, renewable for up to three years
Two-Year Scholarships
- For students entering or currently in degree or certificate programs of up to two years in duration offered by vocational/technical schools, nursing schools, community colleges and similar institutions
- $1,000 per year, renewable for up to one additional year
Undergraduate Scholarships
- For students already in college programs leading to a bachelor’s degree
- $1,000 per year, renewable for up to two years
Graduate Scholarships
- For students in college graduate degree programs leading to advanced degrees
- $1,000 per year, renewable for up to one additional year
High School
Freshman Grant
- Must be an insured or annuitant GBU member enrolled in eighth grade
- $250 for educational expenses related to the student’s transition into high school
GBU District Scholarships
Apply for and view eligibility guidelines for GBU District Scholarships online. The application deadline for most scholarships is June 30, 2025.
(See below for unique deadlines)
Fritz Bertz Scholarship (District 510 – Toledo, OH)
District 146 – Johnstown, PA, Scholarship
District 291–Summerhill-Lilly, PA, Scholarship
District 510 – Toledo, OH, Scholarship
District 1000–LFA Scholarship
District 2000–ULS College and Seminary Scholarship
District 2000–ULS Graduate, Business, Community College or Trade School Scholarship
District 3000–HRFA Scholarship
District 4000–Sokol USA Milan Getting Scholarship
Please apply at sokolusa.org/scholarship
by April 1, 2025.
District 5000–Independent Order of Vikings (IOV) Grand Lodge Scholarship
Please apply by March 1, 2025.
Other Fraternal Alliance Scholarships
Apply for other Fraternal Alliance Scholarships using the links below. (See below for unique deadlines)
New England Fraternal Alliance
- Must be a New England resident and a GBU member* or the child of a GBU member*
- Must be enrolled as a full-time sophomore, junior or senior in an accredited college/university or graduate school
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
- Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships
- Members of other New England Fraternal Alliance fraternal benefit societies are also eligible
Apply by September 1, 2025.
Ohio Fraternal Alliance
- Must be an Ohio resident and a GBU member*
- Must be a 2025 graduating high school senior
- Amount: One scholarship up to $500
- Members of other Ohio Fraternal Alliance fraternal benefit societies are also eligible.
Apply by April 1, 2025.
Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance
- Must be a Pennsylvania resident and a GBU member*
- Must be a 2025 graduating high school senior attending an accredited college, university, trade school, etc. in the summer/fall as a full-time student (12 semester credits)
- Amount: At least one $500 scholarship
Apply by June 30, 2025.
For more information:
For more information, please contact the GBU Foundation at gbufoundation@gbu.org or 800-765-4428.
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