The Elks Scholarships

Name: The Elks Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies (Up to $60,000)

Information And Eligibility:

The Elks National Foundation offers a prestigious scholarship program for students pursuing a four-year college degree. The Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and financial need. The Elks Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university on a full-time basis.

The scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $15,000 per year, and winners will receive awards in the form of certificates. To maintain eligibility, recipients must remain enrolled full-time in a U.S. college or university. The Elks Scholarships are highly competitive, and the awards can be quite substantial. In addition to the general awards, this year the Elks Foundation will grant the following scholarship amounts:

• 2 first place scholarships valued at $60,000 each
• 2 second place scholarships valued at $40,000 each
• 2 third place scholarships valued at $20,000 each
• 2 fourth place scholarships valued at $16,000 each
• 2 fifth place scholarships valued at $12,000 each
• 4 sixth place scholarships valued at $10,000 each
• 4 seventh place scholarships valued at $8,000 each
• 482 runners-up scholarships valued at $4,000 each

Eligibility is based on leadership skills, financial need, and academic achievement. The scholarships are open to all high school seniors, and all applicants must demonstrate their commitment to community service and extracurricular activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a high school senior planning to attend a U.S. college or university full-time.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities, academic achievement, and financial need.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit an application that includes personal essays, academic records, and details about their leadership roles and community service. All applications will be reviewed by the Elks National Foundation, and winners will be selected based on their merit, leadership, and community involvement.

Deadline: December

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