Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors who will pursue a four-year degree, on a full-time basis, in a U.S. college or university
Application Available: August 1, 2024
Deadline Date: November 12, 2024
Scholarship Details:
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will announced in April 2025. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year.
Eligibility:
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. High school graduates are not eligible.
- Students must be pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university.
- It is acceptable for a student to enroll in a two-year college for the first two years of the four-year program.
- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Application Requirements:
- Counselor report
- High school transcript
- Resume
- Essay
- 1st semester of senior year schedule
Selection Factors: An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering the following:
- Leadership
- Academic achievements and records
- Community involvement
- Financial need
Application Requirements: Essay, Resume
Essay Details:
Using one of the leadership roles or extracurricular activities you prioritized as being important to you, describe what impact the experience had on you, what you contributed, what you learned about yourself, and how it has influenced your plans for the future. (500 word max)
Award Amount: $30,000
Award Details:
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2024 competition. Awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year.
Our scholarship programs are for undergraduate study only. Scholarship awards may be used for cost of attendance expenses.
Male and female students compete separately.
Website/URL: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Brianna Thompson
Contact Email: scholarship@elks.org
Contact Phone Number: 773-755-4732
Additional Scholarship Information:
If you are selected as a Quarter Finalist, you will be required to upload a copy of your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR).
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: National