Scholarships

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Elks National Foundation Scholarships

Each year, the Elks National Foundation awards millions of dollars in scholarships to students nationwide — including students right here in Charlottesville. Explore the three programs below and apply directly through the national ENF application portals.

Local Elks 389 Scholarships Committee Chair - Linda Walker

All three scholarships below are administered nationally by the Elks National Foundation (ENF), not by Lodge #389 directly. Applications, deadlines, and award decisions are handled entirely through the national ENF portal. If you have questions about eligibility or need help with your application, Lodge #389's Scholarship Committee is glad to assist — contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

Open to all U.S. high school seniors — applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member. Judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Must be a U.S. citizen and current high school senior (graduates not eligible)
Enrolling full-time in a four-year undergraduate program at a U.S. college or university
Male and female students compete separately

Program code if prompted: ElksMVS

Awards

Top 20 Scholars	$30,000
480 Runners-Up	$4,000

500 scholarships awarded nationally each year.

Deadline: Nov 12, 2026, 11:59 PM PT

Apply for MVS →

For children and grandchildren of Elks members (including step-children, step-grandchildren, and legal wards). A great fit for families right here in Lodge #389.

Parent/grandparent Elk must have joined on or before April 1, 2024, and remain a dues-paying member through March 31, 2027
Applicant must be a high school senior
Great-grandchildren are not eligible
ACT/SAT scores are waived for the 2027 contest
Recipients complete 3 acts of service with a Lodge during college

If both a parent and grandparent are Elk members, select the parent's Lodge on the application.

2027 Awards

Virginia Allotment	4
National Total	251

149 remaining awards go to top scorers at-large, regardless of state.

Opens: Sept 1, 2026

Deadline: Feb 1, 2027, 11:59 AM PT

Apply for Legacy Awards →

Renewable, one-year grants of up to $5,000 for undergraduate children of deceased or totally disabled Elks members. Intended as educational assistance, not full cost of attendance.

Elk parent/stepparent must have been a member in good standing for at least one year at time of death or disability
Applicant must demonstrate financial need and attend full-time (12+ semester hours) at an accredited U.S. school
Must be unmarried and under age 24 during the academic year of application
May apply for up to four EEGs total during an undergraduate education

Funds are disbursed directly to the school and may only cover tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board.

Grant Amount

Up to $5,000 / year

Renewable annually, up to 4 grants total.

Available from: May 1, 2026

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

Applications are available on request — email or call the ENF Scholarship Office to request one.

Request an Application →

Questions About Applying?

Lodge #389's Scholarship Committee Chair Linda Walker can help point you in the right direction. Call or text 609-827-7554. For application-specific questions, the ENF Scholarship Office is also available directly.

Email Lodge #389 Email ENF Scholarship Office

ENF Scholarship Office · scholarship@elks.org · (773) 755-4732

Charlottesville Elks

Lodge #389 · Est. 1897

Charity. Justice. Brotherly Love. Fidelity. — Serving Charlottesville since October 19, 1897.

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