Elks Award Nearly $4 Million in College Scholarships
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CHICAGO, May 15, 2025 ~ The Elks National Foundation has recently welcomed 850 new students into their family, awarding over $3.9 million in scholarships to deserving high school seniors. These scholarships not only provide financial aid, but also offer an invitation to a network of like-minded individuals and the promise of support from an Elks Lodge.

Out of a pool of more than 21,500 applicants for the Most Valuable Student scholarship, the Top 20 scholars were selected to receive $30,000 scholarships and a trip to Chicago for the Leadership Weekend. The class of 2025 Top 20 scholars gathered in front of the Elks National Memorial in Chicago for a group photo, joined by past scholars who returned to serve as leaders during the MVS Leadership Weekend.

In addition to these top scholars, 2025 Elks Legacy Awards recipients were also announced. These recipients, including Chandler Benjamin from New York, Tanner Fealy from Idaho, Reese Hageman from New Jersey, Kale Cornell from Oregon, Angiovanna McMahill from California, and Fynn Gullicks from North Dakota, each received $4,000 scholarships. It is worth noting that all Legacy Awards recipients are either children or grandchildren of Elks members.

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From May 1-4, the Leadership Weekend provided an opportunity for these scholars to get acquainted with their new Elks family through various programming led by current and former Elks scholars. The weekend also included team-building activities and a service opportunity.

One scholar who attended the Leadership Weekend shared her experience saying, "The [Leadership] weekend was one of the most impactful experiences of my life." Hannah Cross was sponsored by Ponca City Lodge No. 2002 and expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to meet other exceptional students and learn more about college and beyond.

In addition to the Top 20 scholars and Legacy Awards recipients, a total of 482 runners-up were also awarded $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarships. As service is a core value of the Elks, recipients of the Legacy Awards scholarship are required to serve with an Elks Lodge three times during their four years of receiving the scholarship.

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MiKayla Klinger, sponsored by Tucumcari Lodge No. 1172, shared her appreciation for being recognized as a Legacy Awards recipient saying, "This recognition means so much to me." She also noted that it reflects the values and support that the Elks continuously offer to families and communities like hers.

To see a full list of all scholarship winners and to learn more about the Elks National Foundation's scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars. You can also follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars and like them on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation. For any further inquiries, please contact Abbey Knupp, Manager of Communications for the Elks National Foundation at 773/755-4864 or via email at aknupp@elks.org.

The Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helping nearly 800,000 Elks and nearly 1,800 Lodges nationwide build stronger communities through various programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more about their efforts, visit elks.org/enf.
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