Type  of  award: Scholarship.
Intended  use: For full-time undergraduate study  at accredited postsecondary  institution  .in  United  States.
Eligibility: Applicant must be high school senior. Applicant must be U.S.  citizen.
Basis for selection: Applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement and leadership.
Application requirements : Essay, transcript. SAT/ACT scores.
Additional  information:Applicant must be child  or
grandchild of a current Elks member who has been paid-up  and in good standing for two consecutive years.  Application
available September 1 from Website. Eligible applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines may attend schools in those countries. Visit Website for additional information  and application.
Amount of award:                    $4,000
Number of awards:                  250
Number of applicants:              1,800
Application deadline:                January 31
Notification begins:                  Apri l 30
Total amount awarded:            $ 1,000,000
Contact:
Elks National Foundation 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-2256
Phone: 773-755-4732
Fax: 773-755-4733
Web: www.elks.org/enf/scholars