Beverly/Peabody Elks 1309 Local Scholarship:
These scholarships are awarded to any senior that is planning to attend a four year college, full time, to pursue their educational goals. Applications will be made available at high schools within the Beverly/Peabody Elks Communities. Applications can also be picked up at the Beverly/Peabody Lodge #1309, 39 Bow Street, Beverly. They are available from January 1st and are due on April 1st. For any additional information please contact Katie Duggan, Beverly/Peabody Elks Lodge 1309 Scholarship Chairperson. katieduggan@verizon.net
Elks National Foundation (ENF) Most Valuable Student Award (MVS):
The ENF MVS Awards is a nationally competitive scholarship. Applicants do not have to be related to an Elks member. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. This award is available for any high school senior who is a U.S. Citizen on the date their application is submitted (permanent legal resident status does not apply) and is planning to attend a four year college on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours). Information is displayed on our Lodge bulletin board and is also disseminated at the high schools within the Beverly/Peabody Lodge Communities. The MVS Scholarship Award application is available, applied for and submitted online at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.com , starting in August and the deadline for submission is in November. Please pay attention to these exact dates each year, and follow directions carefully. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 scholarships a year ranging from $1,000 to $7,500. For additional information please contact Paula Scanlon, Beverly/Peabody Elks Lodge 1309 MVS Coordinator, National Elks Foundation. pscanlonc@gmail.com
Massachusetts Elk’s Vocational Grant:
The Vocational Grant is available for those applying full time to a one or two year vocational school, junior college, or community college. Applications for this scholarship are available online at MAELKS.org. Please contact Katie Duggan, Beverly/Peabody Elks Lodge 1309 Scholarship Chairperson. katieduggan@verizon.net for any further information.
Massachusetts Elk Scholarship, Inc.:
Scholarship assistance is available for any student who is planning to attend or who is attending a four year college, on a full time basis, in pursuit of their Bachelors Degree. Applications (new or renewal) are available at MAELKS.org. Completed applications must be returned to Katie Duggan, Beverly/Peabody Elks Lodge #1309 Scholarship Chairperson, 39 Bow Street Beverly, MA. 01915, for endorsement by February 1. She will submit these applications by March 1st.
ENF Legacy Awards:
This award is for college-bound high school seniors who are the children and grandchildren of a member who has been an Elk for two years and is in good standing. The applicant must be a high school senior who plans on attending college full time. Applications and details are available online starting September and is applied for online at enf.elks.org/leg. Information also is available on the Lodge bulletin board with dates and details. It is also disseminated to the high schools that are in the Beverly/Peabody #1309 Communities. If there are any questions please contact Paula Scanlon, Beverly/Peabody Elks Lodge #1309 MVS Coordination , National Elks Foundation. pscanlonc@gmail.com
Emergency Education Grants:
The EEG provides college financial assistance to the children of deceased or 100% disabled Elks, who wish to further their college education on a full time (12 credits) basis. Applications are available between May 1 and November 1 of the academic year for which the assistance is desired. For any additional information, please contact Katie Duggan Salem/Peabody Elks #1309, Lodge Scholarship Chairperson. katieduggan@verizion.net