Matthew King, a freshman engineering major from Tifton, has been awarded the Masonic Lodge of Tifton #47 and #745 F&AM Endowed Scholarship from the ABAC Foundation at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

ABAC Chief Development Officer Deidre Martin said the purpose of the scholarship is to provide support to a graduate of a school in Tift County who demonstrates high standards of character and personal integrity.  Recipients must be enrolled full-time at ABAC with a 2.5 or higher grade point average to continue to receive the scholarship.

“I am so proud of the great work of the members of the Masonic Lodge of Tifton #47 and #745,” Martin said.  “Two years ago, they began an effort as individuals and as an organization to create an endowed scholarship at ABAC.  Just this month, they made the final donation to fully endow the scholarship.

“I want to give special thanks to the late Lamar Jackson and Mr. Gerald Branch who led the effort to make this possible.  Their desire to support young people pursuing their dream of a college education is inspiring."