Ukiah Elks Lodge #1728 Scholarship Deadline 11/12/26

The Elks National Foundation has kicked off the 2027 scholarship contests. Here are the details!

Most Valuable Student  Contest:

The 2027 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.

The Elks National Foundation  awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2027. 

MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university starting in 2027-28. 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 Ukiah Elks Lodge #1728 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.

Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards contest opens on September 1, 2026. Legacy Awards provide $6,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 400 national awards. The application deadline is February 1, 2027. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

An Elks scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s an invitation to a network of service-minded peers and a promise that an Elks Lodge is always there with open arms.

For any questions, please contact Jackie Cato at sjcato1976@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Jackie Cato

Ukiah Lodge #1728

1200 Hastings Road

Ukiah, Calif 95482