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Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
11/12/2007
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Scholarships.com Staff

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, a fraternal organization with over one million members, assists students in funding their education by sponsoring an annual scholarship program. This being a benevolent order, community service and leadership are taken into consideration. That means that students who don’t excel academically could make up points by helping out in the community. A total of $2,296,000 in prize money will be awarded, so don’t pass this chance up. For more information on this and other scholarships, including contact information, you may conduct a free scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

Prizes:

Five hundred awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per year. This means that the first-prize winner will be awarded $60,000 over the course of four years!

Eligibility:

Applicants must be U.S. citizens

Applicants must be high-school seniors who plan to enroll, full time, in an accredited 2 or 4 year U.S. college or university

Deadline:

January 11, 2008

Required Materials:

  • A completed application brochure that includes information on employment, community service, outside activities, school performance and financial standing.
  • An essay of no more than 500 words about one of three proposed subjects.
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Counselor report (counselor must fill out provided questionnaire).
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