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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship 2027

Offered by Elks National Foundation

A national scholarship for U.S. high-school seniors judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need, with 500 four-year awards.

About this opportunity

The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student program awards 500 four-year scholarships. The top 20 finalists receive $30,000 awards and participate in a Leadership Weekend, while 480 runners-up receive $4,000 awards.

Who can apply

Current high-school seniors or equivalent who are U.S. citizens may apply. Applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member and must plan to enroll in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university.

What you'll need to apply

Submit the official Most Valuable Student application with the requested academic, leadership and financial-need information.

Key dates

  • Application deadline12 Nov 2026
  • Top-20 Leadership Weekend begins29 Apr 2027

Open to students from

United States

Tags

Individual

Accuracy

Verification status: Verified

Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.

Originally sourced from www.elks.org

12 November 2026
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