In 1947, during the administration of Worthy Grand Matron Pearl I. Hamilton and Worthy Grand Patron Arthur Campbell of Eureka Grand Chapter Prince Hall Order Eastern Star, State of New York, the Committee on Education was formed under the direction of Past Matron Eugenia Griffin (48). In the early 1950s, a Committee on Scholarship Benefit was formed under the administration of Worthy Grand Matron Ethel B. Ross and Worthy Grand Patron Charles C. Quander to give financial assistance to children of the members of the Order. In the 1960s, these two committees combined to form the Nellie B. Lofthouse Student Assistance Fund, named for the late Past Matron of Rebecca Chapter No. 23. Past Matron Lofthouse was the wife of Past Grand Patron Thomas Lofthouse (23) who forged a stellar career as a member of the Eastern Star, most notably organizing the Yesteryear Club in November 1937 for the purpose of aiding Eureka Grand Chapter financially in its reconstruction activities.