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The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.3 million dollars in college scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors. The “Most Valuable Student,” Eagle Scout, and Girl Scout Gold Award scholarships are open to any graduating high school senior. Legacy Awards and Emergency Educational Fund Grants are available ONLY to the child/children of Elks members. The application process and deadlines vary for each of the programs. All applications, except for the scouting scholarships, must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office. Contact your high school guidance counselor or your local Elks Lodge for more information. “MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP” Applications Available from High School Guidance Counselors Or on the web at - http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm Applications Due to Local Lodge by January 10, 2010 Elks Lodge 853 raises funds earmarked for local scholarships. Last year, we awarded $5,000 to 10 local students in the form of $500 scholarships each. We also support the State and National Foundations where scholarships are awarded to additional students. |
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853 Scholarship History The Ford J. Gurrell Memorial Scholarship was created in 1952 as a memorial to our Brother who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II. The scholarship provided for the annual award of a $250.00 dollar scholarship to a deserving student of the West Chester High School or St. Agnes High School. Although we had furnished quarters for Troop #68 of the Boy Scouts of America since 1942, we became their Official Sponsor in 1950. The Student Aid Program came to the Southeast District in 1937 and our Lodge was one of the first to subscribe to this fund. |
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