The 2027 MVS application opens on August 1, 2026.
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.
Awards:
- The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships.
- Male and female students compete separately.
- Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
- The Elks National Foundation will award the top 20 MVS candidates $30,000 (4 years $7,500)
- The Elks National Foundation will award the top 2 candidates (1 male, 1 female) $50,000 (4 years $12,500)
- The Elks National Foundation will award 2 runner up candidates (1 male, 1 female) $40,000 (4 years $10,000)
The 2027 MVS application closes November 12, 2026 @11:59pm (PST)