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Elks National Foundation

Funds college scholarships for high school seniors through its Most Valuable Student program. Applicants don't need to be related to an Elks member.

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Programs
500 Most Valuable Student awards ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 a year.
Typical deadlines
The 2027 deadline is November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
Who's eligible
U.S. citizen high school seniors, judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Scholarships

  • Elks

    Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

    $4,000–$30,000 over 4 years

    500 four-year awards from $4,000 to $30,000 total for high school seniors, judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

    • Closing soon
    • New this week
    Deadline November 12, 2026

Checked against the official site on November 8, 2026. Source: elks.org (opens in a new tab)