Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Eligibility requirements are outlined below.
The 2025 contest and application is now open.
Application deadline is February 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time.
Read below for eligibility information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Who is eligible? How do I apply?
Who is Eligible?
Eligible students should apply in the following manner:
Note: Because the contest begins in one Lodge year and the winners are announced in the next, a Legacy Award could go to the child or grandchild of a lapsed member. An applicant's Elk parent or grandparent must be a paid-up member in good standing at the time of application, but if the Elk chooses not to renew membership, that decision will not affect the outcome of the Legacy Awards contest.
The following reflects the number of possible awards allocated to each state or area in 2025. The remaining 100 at-large scholarships will be awarded to the best-scoring applicants, regardless of state and parentage.
The Elks National Foundation is proud to present its 2024 ENF Legacy Awards recipients. Click here to see the full list of winners.
Past Legacy Awards Winners
Looking for other Elks scholarship options? Learn about Most Valuable Student Scholarships and Emergency Educational Grants.
Questions? Email Scholarship@elks.org or call 773/755-4732.
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