Elks Scholarship Application Opens with $30,000 Top Awards
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CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2025 ~ The Elks National Foundation is once again offering high school seniors the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Most Valuable Student scholarship. Applications are now open and will be accepted until November 12, 2025.

This highly competitive scholarship program awards a total of $4.3 million in college scholarships each year. The top 20 national finalists will receive an invitation to attend the MVS Leadership Weekend in Chicago and will be awarded $30,000 scholarships. Additionally, 480 runners-up will receive $4,000 scholarships.

The MVS scholarship is available to all high school seniors who are United States citizens, regardless of their relation to a member of the Elks organization. Applicants are judged based on their academic achievements, leadership skills, community service involvement, and financial need. The winners of this prestigious scholarship will be announced in April 2026.

One of the previous top winners of the MVS scholarship is Crystal Vo, who used her scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania. Vo credits the Elks organization for helping her stay grounded and confident as she navigated the transition to college. "Being far from home but also having this community will make all the difference," says Vo.

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The Elks National Foundation has been awarding life-changing scholarships since 1931 and has helped thousands of students like Vo achieve their dreams of higher education. The organization's commitment to supporting youth and serving veterans has made a significant impact on communities across the United States.

To apply for the Most Valuable Student contest, interested students can visit the Elks National Foundation's website or enf.elks.org/MVS for complete details and application instructions. For any further inquiries or information about this scholarship program, please contact Abbey Knupp at 773/755-4864 or via email at communications@elks.org.

With nearly 800,000 members and nearly 1,800 Lodge chapters nationwide, Elks are making a difference in their communities through charitable services. The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is dedicated to helping Elks 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 the organization and its initiatives, please visit elks.org/enf.
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