The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship will be awarded to current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2026 competition. Male and female students compete separately. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree. The 2026 MVS Leadership Weekend will be in Chicago on April 30-May 3, 2026. The Top 20 scholars, selected from the 500 national semi-finalists, receive an invitation to the weekend and scholarships of $30,000. The 480 runners-up receive scholarships of $4,000. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Court Reporters Association for more information.