Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship

The Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors planning to attend college. Students who can demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply. The 2027 MVS application opens on August 1, 2026. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities. The 2026 MVS Leadership Weekend will be in Chicago April 30-May 3, 2026. The Top 20 scholars, selected from the 500 national semi-finalists, receive an invitation to the weekend and scholarships of $30,000. The 480 runners-up receive scholarships of $4,000. Attendance at Leadership Weekend is required to be part of the Top 20 cohort and receive $30,000.