Up to $50,000 Elks Scholarship for High School Seniors Due 11/14

Background: The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship will award 500 four-year scholarships. Applicants will be selected based on leadership, community involvement, financial need, and academic achievements and records. These four-year renewable scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,500 per year ($4,000 to $50,000 total over the course of four years).

Eligibility:
• Current high school seniors who will go on to pursue a four-year degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

How to Apply: Students can apply here by the November 14th deadline.  Also check out this helpful guide by College Vine on crafting winning essays for the Elks Scholarship (note that the article mentions submitting your SAT or ACT scores– this requirement has since been removed).