CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for the Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship are open through November 12, 2025. The top 20 national finalists will participate in a Leadership Weekend in Chicago and receive $30,000 scholarships. The remaining 480 runners-up will receive $4,000 scholarships.

The MVS scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Judging is based on academics, leadership, service, and financial need. Winners will be announced in April 2026.

This year, the Elks National Foundation is investing nearly $4.3 million in college scholarships. Elks scholars—all of whom demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and a commitment to service—are graduating from college at a rate of 93 percent, more than 30 percent higher than the national average.

Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has awarded life-changing scholarships to thousands of students like Crystal Vo, a 2025 top winner. Vo's scholarship will help her attend the University of Pennsylvania.

"The Elks' continued support will help me stay grounded and confident as I navigate the transition to college," says Vo. "Being far from home but also having this community will make all the difference."

Applications for the Most Valuable Student contest are available on the Elks National Foundation's website. For complete Most Valuable Student scholarship contest details, including the application, visit enf.elks.org/MVS.

Contact: Elks National Foundation
Abbey Knupp | Communications Manager
2750 N. Lakeview Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614-2256 773/755-4864 | abbeyk@elks.org

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities

With nearly 800,000 members and nearly 1,800 Lodge chapters nationwide, Elks are providing charitable services that help build stronger communities across the United States. The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps Elks build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more, visit elks.org/enf.

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