November 7th, 2017 by WCBC Radio

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2018 competition.  The Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.  Males and females compete separately. 

The 20 top finalists will participate in an all-expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.

 

The 2018 MVS application deadline is November 27, 2017.

 

Legacy Awards are also available for the children and grandchildren of Elks members. The Foundation will offer a total of 300 $4000 scholarships in the 2018 contest, an increase of 50 awards.  The deadline for applications for the Legacy Awards is February 2, 2018.

 

Eligible students may apply for both scholarships.  For more information and to apply go to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/