About Us

Since 1883, Modern Woodmen of America has brought people together, supported families and strengthened communities.

About Us
Member stories

Hear from Modern Woodmen members

From financial planning to member programs to community involvement, we help members and their families through life.

Financial Planning

We can help you meet your current needs, achieve your future dreams and plan for all stages of life.

Planning for Life
Stories of strength from our history
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Persevering Through Uncertain Times

Our Products

Modern Woodmen maintains a portfolio of high-quality financial products that can help you meet a wide range of life needs.

Our Products
Don't know where to start?
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Try our life insurance calculator

Each family is unique, with different needs and goals for the future. Taking a few minutes to answer some quick questions will give you an estimate of how much insurance is right for you.

Resource Hub

Visit our Resource Hub to learn more about life insurance and potential solutions to protect you and your loved ones. It’s a great place to find the answers to your questions and some hints from professionals.

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Our guide to applying for life insurance

What to expect from the life insurance application process

From commonly used terms to hints for the medical exam and more, our handy guide helps you understand the application process.

 

My Membership

When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. You trust us with your financial needs. And you have the opportunity to access fraternal member programs and impact your community.

My Membership
Member Website
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Member Website Overview

Make a payment, update your address, and access account information, online forms and fraternal programs from the member website.

Meet the 2026 Scholarship Winners: High School Seniors

Modern Woodmen's scholarship program provides more than half a million dollars each year to help members achieve their education goals. The program consists of two parts – a scholarship competition for high school seniors (below) and a competition for members 21 and up.

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Congrats to the class of 2026!

Modern Woodmen celebrated student achievement by awarding $552,000 in scholarships to 300 member students from the high school class of 2026. These scholarships celebrate the dedication, leadership and community spirit our young members bring to everything they do – while helping ease the rising cost of higher education.

To be eligible, students must be Modern Woodmen members and be covered by a Modern Woodmen life insurance or annuity product. Students must also have completed at least 40 hours of volunteer service within the past two years, showing their commitment to making a difference where they live.

In 2026, Modern Woodmen also awarded $70,000 to eligible members ages 21 and older, bringing this year’s total scholarship investment to $622,000.

We’re proud of the impact our young members have had on their communities and can’t wait to see what they do next! Explore the full list of recipients from the class of 2026 below.

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If you’re unable to find a Modern Woodmen representative in your community, we’d like to help.

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