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Elks National Foundation

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

$4,000–$30,000 over 4 years

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

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

Deadline November 12, 2026 · 2027 cycle. You’ll apply on elks.applyists.net, not here.

Who can apply

Students
High school student
Year in school
High school
Citizenship
U.S. citizens
Based on
Need and merit
Renewable
Not stated

Requirements can change. Read the full rules on elks.org (opens in a new tab) before you apply.

What you’ll need

  • Online application (program code ElksMVS) by 11:59 p.m. Pacific

Details

U.S. citizens only; permanent residents do not qualify. You don't need to be related to an Elks member. For full-time study at an accredited four-year U.S. college.

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