Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program: MVP & Legacy
The 2027 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Due Date: 11/12/26
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2027. Our local Marysville Lodge awarded 6 scholarships ranging from $150 to $300.
Last year, our local area had 3 State winners representing Sutter, Yuba City, and River Valley High Schools. Each of those students received an additional $800, with one student receiving an additional $4,000.
MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (a minimum of 12 semester hours) at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:
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Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
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Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
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Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address ZIP code. Please have your students choose Marysville Lodge #783 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details are available at enf.elks.org/MVS.
Included in your information this year is a scoring rubric used by our local judges as well as the State judging panel, and information regarding using AI as a method for essay competition. Please read and review each carefully.
