By way of introduction, I am a Past Exalted Ruler (President) of Jacksonville Elks Lodge No. 221 and the current coordinator for our Lodge with regard to the Elks National Foundation (ENF) Most Valuable Student Contest which has kicked off the 2022 scholarship year. Here are the details!

Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:

The 2022 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 15, 2021. 

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2022. Last year, Jacksonville Elks Lodge had several Most Valuable Student scholarship recipients’ one being in the top ten in the county and receiving a $20,000 scholarship.

MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:

«  Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

«  Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.

«  Male and female students compete separately. 

Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose Jacksonville Elks Lodge No. 221as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.

Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2021.  Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 7, 2022.  Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

For any questions, please contact me at 904-894-7289.

Sincerely,

William D. Watson III, Past Exalted Ruler

Jacksonville Elks Lodge No. 221