Leadership
Leadership
Scholarship
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