The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3 million in college scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors. The "Most Valuable Student" scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior. Legacy Awards and Emergency Educational Fund Grants are available only to children of Elks. The application process and deadlines vary for each of the programs. For the application deadline, drop-off and mailing address go to Home.
Most Valuable Student Scholarship
500 four‑year scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship. Instructions and Guidelines are in the application see FAQ. For the ENF FAQ click here.
For an application from the Elk's site click here. For an application from our site click here.
Scholarships for Elks' Families
Legacy
Awards
Four‑year $1,000, ($4,000 total) merit‑based scholarships for children and
grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing. For a Brochure click here.
Emergency Educational Grant
applications are available (click here for information) from July 1 through December 31.
Applications are available to college-aged children of deceased or totally
disabled Elks members. Eligible students can request an application from their
Lodge or email scholarship@elks.org.
Scholarships from the Gresham Elks
The Gresham Elks will give additional scholarships totaling $6,000 to qualified seniors who participate in the Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student (MVS) program. This program is not limited to Elk member's families.
The Gresham Elks will also award the Sally Lamm Scholarship. Sally was a long time waitress at our Lodge when it was located at Division and Eastman Parkway. She died July 20, 1993. Her loyalty, spirit and voluntarism made her a favorite of the members. We try to pick as our Sally Lamm scholarship recipient a student we believe emulates those qualities. Academic standing, leadership and financial need are also considered.
A scholarship was set up in Sally's name in early 1994. It was originally funded by a gift from her estate. Since then the principal has increased due to generous gifts from Gresham Elks' members. The amount of the award varies each year because it is based on the earnings from the principal. Awards have been as high as $1,500.
Applicants will be screened from those students who participate in the Elks National Foundation MVS program. Selected applicants will be interviewed by Gresham Elks Lodge Scholarship Committee.
For application deadline, where to send and contact informaion go to Home.
Oregon State Elks Association
Vocational Grant
WHO MAY APPLY: Any prospective male or female, residing within the jurisdiction of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U. S.A. who plans to pursue an eligible vocational technical program beyond high school, may file an application. All applicants must be citizens of the United States of America on the date the application is filed. Ahigh school diploma or equivalent GED is not required. This application must be filed with the Lodge having jurisdiction in the area which the student has legal residence, on or before April 1, 2012.
The definition of an eligible program will be comparable to that contained in the federal vocational legislation. It is defined as a two year or less vocational technica1 program, culminating in an associate degree, diploma, or certificate, but less than a baccalaureate program (Bachelors Degree). A student must plan to carry the minimum of twelve (12) credit hours each quarter or its semester equivalent. Although this program is not intended to be used for part-time study or night school single parents, with dependent children and having extenuating circumstances that prevent them from meeting the twelve credit minimum requirements, may be deemed eligible. Individuals in this category must petition the Oregon State Elks Scholarship Chairman at the address found in the application form. If permission is, granted and the completed application is received by the deadline date then the vocational grant committee will evaluate the application under the category of "special circumstances."
Do not apply if you are planning to pursue an Associate Degree which is a stepping stone to a 4-year Bachelor's degree. Aneligible Associate Degree is considered a terminal degree, whereby, typically after two years of study, a student may become gainfully employed in his or her chosen vocational career. A student who is planning to continue: his or her education towards a bachelor's degree is not eligible to apply. This Vocational Grant is a one year award at $1000. Students may reapply if their program requires an additional year of education. Unspent monies are subject to withdrawal, if conduct of the student is contrary to principles of law and order and morality supported by the Order of Elks. A student cannot accept more than one Oregon State Elks Association scholarship or grant in an academic year. All scholarships are in the form of Certificates of Awards issued by the office of the Oregon State Elks Association, conditioned upon the satisfactory enrollment of the student in a vocational technical course of a two-year US American College or vocational or technical school. Upon receipt of the "Verification of Enrollment" form, completed by the proper school officials, an Oregon State Elks Association check in the amount of $1000.00 will be forwarded to the school to establish a credit for the student, for that academic year. Payments may not be used to cover retroactive charges. This award will not cover payments for any academic year begun prior to the date of the award. The grant may be used for tuition, fees, books and school supplies. It may be used only for usual and required costs of applicant's planned course of study. It may not be used for general living expenses such as apartment rent, mortgage payments, insurance payments, automobile expenses. It may not be used for child care costs. Applications are evaluated based on the information herein. Therefore, if, after being notified of a grant, your course of study and/or attending school change, the grant may be withdrawn. After completing this application, make a photocopy for your own records. Incomplete applications will not be considered for assistance. It is imperative that all information be accurate and detailed so that the committee can understand and properly evaluate the application. Applications which, are not endorsed by an authorized lodge of the Grand LodgeB.P.O.E. Elks of the U.S.A. will not advance. All successful applicants will be notified by July 1, 2011 that they are the recipient of a grant.
All applications become the property of the Oregon State Elks Association.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE "GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS" ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE APPLICATION JUDGING CRITERIA
MOTIVATION/RESPONSIBILITY - General worthiness, demonstrated achievement, industry, and goal-setting and planning. NEED - Demonstrated financial need, resourcefulness, thrift, and school cost analysis. SKTLLS and ABILITES - Aptitude towards chosen vocation, work experience, and course work selection.
GRADES - High School and vocational school records, and test scores.
BROCHURE - Completeness, neatness, organization, accuracy and compliance.
IMPORTANT: Brochures received by the Elks Lodge Chairman after the April 1 deadline cannot be accepted.
