Each year the Elks Club gives away $3.74 million in college scholarships. In the 2016 competition the National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants.
- Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
- Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
- College students are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- Male and female students compete separately.
The 2016 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications for the 2016 contest are available to download after September 1, 2015. The application must be submitted to the Elks Lodge nearest to the applicant’s home by December 4, 2015.
In April, the top 20 finalists will attend a Leadership Weekend in Chicago where they will compete for two first-place awards of $50,000 each, two second-place awards of $40,000 each, and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will each received awards of $20,000. The 480 runner-ups will receive awards of $4,000 each.
For more information including the scholarship guidelines and application visit the Elks Foundation website here.
In addition to the Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship opportunities there are also Elk Legacy Scholarships. You can find more information about these here.
