Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

Who is Eligible?

1. For the 2027 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2024, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2024, is eligible to apply. The Elk must be a contiguous, dues paying Elk through March 31, 2027. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
2. The applicant must be a high school senior.
3. The applicant must apply online only. The 2027 Legacy Awards application deadline is in February. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time.
4. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must select the parent's Elks Lodge on the application.
5. We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2027 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
6. Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award both scholarships. Students can also accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.
7. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges, or universities. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges, or universities in their respective homes.)
8. If you are selected as a 2027 Legacy Awards recipient, to further strengthen your connection to the #ElksFamily, you must complete an act of service with a Lodge at least three times during your collegiate career. Find more information about serving with the Elks online.

How Do I Apply?

Eligible students should apply in the following manner:

1. The student must complete and submit the ONLINE application. The 2027 Legacy Awards application opens on September 1, 2026 and the deadline is in February.
2. The Elk sponsor’s membership will be verified through the BPOE Grand Lodge headquarters.
3. When a student registers to complete the online application, both the applicant and Lodge Secretary will be notified by email.
4. If you have questions about your online Legacy Awards application, contact the ENF Scholarship Office via email at scholarship@elks.org. Visit our Legacy Awards FAQ page.
5. Upon receipt of the application, the applicant will receive a notification that the application was received. Winners will be announced in late April 2027.

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.