Elks National Foundation Scholarship News

2012 Legacy Awards Deadline has Passed

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:37:36 +0600

The 2012 Legacy Awards deadline has passed and judging is under way. Winners will be announced in late April. Best of luck to all 2012 applicants!

2012 MVS Scholarship Application Deadline has Passed

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:52:29 +0600

The 2012 Most Valuable Scholarship contest deadline has passed and judging is under way. Winners will be announced in April 2012. Best of luck to all 2012 applicants!

Scholarships Available for High School Seniors

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:55:21 +0600

ENF scholarship applications are available now! Click here for complete details on our Most Valuable Student scholarships and Legacy Awards.

A Warm Welcome into the Elks Family

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:16:17 +0600

The two MVS top winners’ had a chance to thank the Elks for the $60,000 scholarships they each received. Both winners gave speeches at the 2011 Elks National Convention in Phoenix, Ariz. Click here to watch the streaming videos of their speeches.

A Successful Year for Elks Scholars

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:58:37 +0600

Click here to view a presentation about Elks scholar relations during the 2010-11 year.

2011 Elks Scholars Light Up The Sky!

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:55:44 +0600

Click here to watch our tribute video to the class of 2011 Elks scholars.

Congratulations, Jimmy Tomczak, the 2011 Elks Alum of the Year

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:17:01 +0600

2011 Elks Alum of the Year Jimmy Tomczak is using his entrepreneurial talents for good. As the Alum of the Year, Jimmy will receive his award at the Grand Lodge Convention, and will be awarded a $500 grant to be donated to the nonprofit organization of his choice. Read on to see how Jimmy promotes sustainable decisions while also bringing hope to a city he loves.

Top MVS Scholars Receive $60,000 College Scholarships

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:33:31 +0600

Christina Lulich, sponsored by Gatlinburg, Tenn., Lodge No. 1925, and Dean Shu, sponsored by Santa Ana, Calif., Lodge No. 794, will each receive $60,000 scholarships from the Elks National Foundation. Click on their names to read their stories.

Announcing the 2011 Gunther & Lee Weigel Medical School Scholarship Recipient

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:11:19 +0600

We are pleased to announce the 2011 Gunther & Lee Weigel Medical School Scholarship recipient, 2006 MVS scholar Rory Nicolaides. Read on for her story.

The Elks Scholar Month of Service was a Success!

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:13:12 +0600

The 2011 Elks Scholar Month of Service was a huge success! Throughout April, Elks scholars across the country came out to volunteer and make a difference. Click here to read about all the Elks Scholar Month of Service projects.

Announcing the 2011 ENF Cornerstone Grant Recipients

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:30:58 +0600

To help Elks scholars give back, the ENF awarded four outstanding Elks scholars with a $500 Cornerstone Grant to expand their community service initiatives. Visit our website to learn how these scholars are making a difference!

Welcome 2011 Elks Scholars

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:51:52 +0600

Join us in welcoming our 2011 Elks scholars to the Elks family!

Elks Scholars Building Stronger Communities

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:02:54 +0600

The Elks Scholar Month of Service is under way and Elks scholars are hard at work serving their communities in the name of the Elks! Read on for more information.

Elks Scholars Gear Up to Serve!

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:53:42 +0600

Read how Elks scholars are preparing for the Elks Scholar Month of Service in April.

Elks Alum of the Year Application Now Available

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:25:07 +0600

Are you an Elks scholar alum who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to community service? Apply to be the 2011 Elks Alum of the Year. You could receive a $500 great to be donated to the charitable organization of your choice!

Congratulations to the MVS National Finalists!

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:44:03 +0600

Congratulations to all 500 of the 2011 Most Valuable Student national finalists! Read on for more information.

Get Involved in the 2011 Elks Scholar Month of Service!

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:48:51 +0600

Elks scholars will come together in service during April 2011. Read on to find out how you can get involved!

2011 Legacy Awards Deadline Has Passed

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:34:43 +0600

The 2011 Legacy Awards deadline has passed and judging is under way. Winners will be announced in mid-April. Best of luck to all 2011 applicants!

2011 MVS Scholarship Application Deadline Has Passed

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:20:28 +0600

The 2011 Most Valuable Scholarship contest deadline has passed and judging is under way. Winners will be announced in mid-April. Best of luck to all 2011 applicants!

MVS Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:29:42 +0600

Do you have questions about completing your MVS scholarship application? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers! Be sure to watch the video, which includes helpful tips from MVS scholarship recipients.

2011 ENF Scholarships for Elks Families

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:22:58 +0600

2011 Legacy Awards applications are due February 1. Read on for all the details.

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:08:57 +0600

The two MVS top winners’ wishes came true when they traveled to Orlando, Fla., to accept their awards and address the delegates at the 2010 Elks Grand Lodge Convention. Click here to watch the streaming videos of their speeches.

The ENF Wishes our 2010 Elks Scholars a Beautiful Day

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:38:49 +0600

Check out our tribute video to the class of 2010 Elks Scholars.

The Most Magical Place on Earth

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:48:30 +0600

Read about the 2010 Elks Scholar Advisory Board meeting at the Elks Grand Lodge Convention in Orlando.

Congratulations Katie Chambers, the 2010 Elks Alum of the Year

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:52:04 +0600

2010 Elks Alum of the Year Katie Chambers makes each day meaningful by serving others. As the Alum of the Year, Katie will speak at the Grand Lodge Convention, and will be awarded a $500 grant to be donated to the nonprofit organization of her choice. Read on to learn how having a child with disabilities led Katie to dedicate her life to advocating for children with special needs.

Announcing the 2010 ENF Cornerstone Grant Recipients

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:36:57 +0600

To help our scholars give back, the ENF awarded four outstanding Elks scholars with a $500 Cornerstone Grant to expand their community service initiatives. Visit our website to learn how these scholars are making a difference!

Elks Scholars in the News

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:41:15 +0600

Learn more about the class of 2010 Elks scholars! Check out these articles on 2010 MVS top winner Jenny Van, and 2010 MVS winner Ryan Elliott.

Announcing the 2010 MVS and Legacy Awards Winners

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:26:50 +0600

Join us in welcoming our 2010 Most Valuable Student and Legacy Awards winners into the Elks family! For the complete lists of 2010 winners, click here. Congratulations to all of our 2010 scholars!

Be the 2010 Elks Alumnus of the Year

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:52:09 +0600

Are you an Elks scholar alumnus who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to community service? Apply to be the 2010 Elks Alumnus of the Year. You could receive a $500 great to be donated to the charitable organization of your choice!

2010 Elks Cornerstone Grants Now Available

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:47:36 +0600

Are you an Elks scholar who regularly volunteers in your community? Would you like additional funding to enhance your service project? Apply for a 2010 Elks Cornerstone Grant today!

2010-11 SAT & ACT Test Dates

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:45:19 +0600

If you are considering applying for a 2011 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student scholarship, available to high school seniors starting September 1, 2010, read on for test date information. Make sure you register for either the ACT or SAT in time to apply!

Clean Up Your Community

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:24:56 +0600

Read on to find out how you can get involved with the 2010 Elks Scholar Week of Service and clean up your community!

2010 Legacy Awards Application Deadline Has Passed

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:56:56 +0600

The 2010 Legacy Awards application deadline was January 8, 2010. Judging is under way, and winners will be announced in early April. We wish all applicants the best of luck!

Elks Scholar of the Week: Kari Massar

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:23:56 +0600

Read how Emergency Educational Grant recipient Kari Massar has dedicated her life to caring for others.

ENF Scholars in the Game

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:15:32 +0600

The ENF Scholar Advisory Board met in Chicago for their first annual Board meeting over the weekend of September 11, 2009. To kickoff the meeting, the Scholar Advisory Board and ENF staff participated in the September 11 National Day of Service. Click here to learn more!

History in the Making

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:13:34 +0600

Watch the streaming video of the speech that John Steinbach, the top male ENF scholarship recipient, gave when he addressed the delegates at the 2009 Grand Lodge Convention in Portland, Ore.

Our 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholars Rule the World

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:59:21 +0600

Watch the Elks National Foundation's tribute to the class of 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholarship recipients.

Verification of Enrollment Forms

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:15:50 +0600

Just a reminder, the ENF will begin disbursing 2009-10 scholarships after August 1, 2009. Read on for more information.

ENF Announces the 2009-10 ENF Alumnus of the Year!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:45:11 +0600

Read how 2001 Most Valuable Student Christina Vuocolo's commitment to volunteering led her to become the 2009-10 ENF Alumnus of the Year!

2010 Scholarship Updates!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:55:51 +0600

Read on for important updates to the 2010 scholarship contests.

ENF Announces 2009-10 Scholar Advisory Board

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:49:59 +0600

The ENF is proud to present the 2009-10 ENF Scholar Advisory Board. Click above to read about the seven outstanding ENF scholar board members.

ENF Announces Cornerstone Grant Recipients

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:22:22 +0600

The ENF is proud to announce the four ENF scholars who most demonstrated outstanding community service initiatives. Each will receive a $500 Cornerstone Grant. Follow the link above to read all about their projects!

Help Your Grandchildren Get Scholarships

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:08:53 +0600

Read this article on scholarships from Grandparents.com, featuring 2008 Legacy Award recipient Tyler Gombash and his grandparents, Harry and Georgia Culler.

News from The Chronicle of Higher Education

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:12:39 +0600

Read how student activists become campus administrators.

2009 Scholarship Contests Have Ended

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:56:58 +0600

2009 scholarship contests officially ended on January 9, 2009.