Okay for Catholic to Receive Scholarship from Masons?

That’s a good question. Because we don’t want to give scandal, i.e., lead others into sin, by virtue of our actions (see CCC 2284-87). If the local Masonic group plans on publicizing its winners and also noting that you’re a Catholic, I would decline, because it would give the impression that there is a certain fellowship and collaboration between the Catholic Church and Masons that do not exist.

Instead of giving scandal, better to take out a loan, get a job while going to school and also earn your degree in five or six years than the normal four.

If, on the other hand, the local Masons are happy to support a local Catholic kid without using it as an opportunity to give a promotional misimpression about their status in the eyes of the Church, I think receiving the scholarship would be arguably within the pale.

For more on the Masons, please see our related response.