Elks Scholarships

"Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, we award nearly $4 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. Once you're an Elks scholar, you're family." - Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program

Types of Scholarships

• Most Valuable Student
• Legacy Awards
• Emergency Educational Grants
• Weigel Medical School Scholarship

Community Scholarships

• The Most Valuable Student

This scholarship is directly from the Elks National Foundation. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

Member Scholarships

Legacy Awards

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. This scholarship is directly from the Elks National Foundation. 

See the eligibility requirements on the Elks National Foundation scholarship page. Visit the Legacy Awards to apply directly to the Elks National Foundation.