Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

The Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student Scholarship awards 500 four-year scholarships annually to U.S.-citizen high school seniors, judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need, with male and female applicants competing in separate pools. Of the 500 national semifinalists, the top 20 (10 male, 10 female) each receive $30,000 and an invitation to a national Leadership Weekend, while the other 480 receive $4,000. The 2027 competition's application deadline is November 12, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific.

Eligibility

DemographicsU.S. citizens only (permanent residents do not qualify); no Elks-membership relationship required; male and female applicants compete in separate pools; high school graduates are ineligible (must apply as a current senior).

Applying

500 four-year scholarships total: the top 20 finalists each receive $30,000; the other 480 semifinalists receive $4,000.