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Clair Miller - NCD Chairman millers@directcon.net |
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Scholarship
applications are available online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
and www.chea-elks.org/scholarshipmenu.html .
Sscholarship inquiries can
be made of the Lodge Exalted Ruler, Secretary, or Scholarship/ENF
Chairpersons. Visit www.elks.org/lodges to find an Elks lodge near where you live. "Most
Valuable Student" Scholarship Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply for an Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable Student” scholarship. The Foundation will award 500 “Most Valuable Student” scholarships to the highest-rated boys and girls in the competition. MVS scholarships range between $1,000 and $15,000 per academic year for 4 years. Applications are available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars on the internet after September 1 in the applicants senior year of high school. Applications must be filed at the applicants local Elks Lodge before November 2. Elks Lodges near your residence can be found on the internet: www.elks.org/lodges. Judging at the Lodge level will be completed by November 16, 2009. The North Central District will judge and forward their winning brochures by December 14, 2009. CHEA judging is scheduled for January 9, 2009. These schedules are intended to assure that 2010 winners will be announced well before students must commit to a university, allow Lodges to celebrate their winners during Youth Week in the first week of May, and to have scholarship award ceremonies. Vocational
Grant Any prospective student, resident within the jurisdiction of the California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA), who plans to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course, above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school level, may file an application for a grant of up to $1,000 for one year of such schooling. All applicants must be citizens of the United States of America on the date the application is filed. The Vocational Grant is for one year only, with an option to renew for one additional year. Go to www.chea-elks.org/scholarshipmenu.html for dated applications availlable on the internet. Applications must be filed with the Scholarship Chairman, Exalted Ruler or Secretary of the Elks Lodge having jurisdiction in the area of the student's legal residence. Applications must be filed for review by the local Elks Lodge early enough for the Lodge to approve and get them to Fresno not more than 90 days after the student receives the application. Students
with Disabilities Undergraduate Scholarships Students with disabilities wishing to further their education so as to become part of the mainstream working community may apply for California-Hawaii Elks Association Major Project, Inc. scholarships. Scholarship awards are normally $1,000 per year for community colleges or vocational schools and $2,000 per year for four-year colleges or universities. After initial award, reapplication for a maximum of 3 renewals is possible for a total of four years, or until undergraduate degree is achieved, whichever comes first. This
scholarship program is a financial needs based and academic use
scholarship. It is intended
for undergraduate work at an accredited community college, four year
college, university, or licensed vocational school. Applications
are expected to be available February 1 and must be submitted for review
by the local Lodge and forwarding in time to reach the Fresno Office
before the deadline in mid-March. Legacy
Awards for Children and Grandchildren of Elk Members The
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards scholarship contest awards
one-year scholarships up to $4,000 to college-bound high school seniors
who are children or grandchildren of Elk members.
Legacy scholarships are renewable up to 3 times.
Qualifications include how well the student exhibits the core
values of the Elks National Foundation:
Knowledge, Charity, Community, and Integrity.
Applications must be returned through the local Elks Lodge to
reach the ENF office before January 8, 2010.
Winners will be announced in April, 2010. Emergency
Educational Grants for Students who are Children of Deceased or Totally Disabled Elks The
Elks National Foundation Emergency Educational Grant program provides
financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks.
The grant is for obtaining or furthering the child’s undergraduate college education.
The amount of the grant is based upon the information submitted
in the application and can range up to $4,000. The
grant is for one year only; however, students may submit up to three
annual renewal applications for succeeding years as long as they meet
all other eligibility requirements.
New applications may be made between July 1 and December 31.
The renewal application cut-off date is October 31. For
additional information on Elks National Foundation programs: Internet:
www.elks.org/enf/scholars For
additional information on California-Hawaii Elks Association programs: Internet: www.chea-elks.org/scholarshipmenu.html
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