The Ohio Elks Association awards six $1,000 scholarships each year, one per state district, to students pursuing a two-year-or-less program at a technical center, specialty school, or other vocational training center. Applicants must have completed a GED or high school diploma in the calendar year they apply. Judges score leadership, academics (with a transcript), financial need, and a 500-word "why me" essay, out of 1,000 points total. There is no Elks membership requirement to apply.
Eligibility
DemographicsApplicants must reside within an Ohio Elks Lodge district and be pursuing vocational/technical training; no Elks membership is required.
Applying
Six $1,000 awards, one per Ohio Elks district. The application packet currently posted online is dated for the 2024-25 cycle — confirm the program is running before applying.