Ohio Elks Association Legacy Scholarship

Ohio

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships for high school seniors attending accredited US American schools, colleges, or universities, who are a child, grandchild,step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward of a living Elk member.

Each state is eligible to receive a number of awards based on its past support of the Elks National Foundation. Up to 8 scholarships will be awarded to Ohio students in 2027. An additional 100 at-large scholarships will be awarded to the best-scoring applicants, regardless of state and parentage.

Qualifications:

Applicant must:
– Be a child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2024, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2024. The Elk must have paid Lodge dues for the last two contiguous years through March 31, 2026. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

– Be a high school senior.

– Be attending an accredited U.S. school, college, or university. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

Great-grandchildren are not eligible. If selected, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship.

Award Amount:
$6,000 ($1,500/year for four years)

Deadline:
February 1, 2027