Scholarships

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The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards $2.52 million in college scholarships annually.

The top six applicants (three boys, three girls) from Brainerd Elks Lodge 615 will be forwarded to the district level. Eight students from each district will compete at the state level and receive a $2,000 scholarship. Five (2 boys, 2 girls and the next highest score) students selected at the state level will move on to the national ENF finals and will receive a $4,000 scholarship. The top 20 students nationally receive a $30,000 scholarship. Only the highest amount is awarded. In 2023, a student from the Brainerd Lodge received a $4000 scholarship and competed nationally.

The Brainerd Elks Lodge 615 will supplement the national scholarships locally with two $1000 Most Valuable Scholarships that will be awarded to a senior male student and a senior female student. The Brainerd Elks Scholarship Committee will select the local recipients from the participating area high school seniors completing the Elks Most Valuable student application.

Eligibility

All high school seniors from the area are encouraged to participate, and applicants compete at local, district, state, and national levels.

Filing of Application

Applications must be submitted on or before November 13, 2023. Once submitted, the applicant's counselor will be contacted and their response must be received by November 20, 2023.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Details

The scholarship amount is $1,400. Brainerd Elks Lodge 615 will pay funds directly to Central Lakes College in the name of the winner. Fifty percent of the funds will be distributed to the student at the end of each semester. The winner of this scholarship must enroll at Central Lakes College for a minimum of 12 credits each term and provide a transcript showing successful completion at the end of fall and spring semesters to receive the funds. Funds are to be used for books, tuition, tools, and similar fees during a 1-year term. The entire amount is to be used in the next academic year after the date of the application.

Eligibility

Any presently enrolled senior of a high school in the Brainerd area who plans to pursue a general course of study in a liberal arts program.

Criteria

Scholarship (50%) Financial need (40%) and Leadership (10%) are the guidelines.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation -- one from a teacher and one from a community member other than a relative -- are required. Please prepare these letters in advance as separate files and upload them using the form.

Filing of Application

Completed application should be submitted before February 28, 2024.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Details

The scholarship amount is $1,400. Brainerd Elks Lodge #615 will pay funds directly to Central Lakes College in the name of the winner. Fifty percent of the funds will be distributed to the student at the end of each semester. The winner of this scholarship must enroll at Central Lakes College for a minimum of 12 credits each term and provide a transcript showing successful completion at the end of fall and spring semesters to receive the funds. Funds are to be used for books, tuition, tools, and similar fees during a 1-year term. The entire amount is to be used in the next academic year after the date of the application.

Eligibility

Any presently enrolled senior of a high school in the Brainerd area who plans to pursue a general course of study in a career and technical program.

Criteria

Scholarship (50%) Financial need (40%) and Leadership (10%) are the guidelines.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation -- one from a teacher and one from a community member other than a relative -- are required. Please prepare these letters in advance as separate files and upload them using the form.

Filing of Application

Completed application should be submitted before February 28, 2024.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

The Brainerd Elks Lodge #615 takes great pride in supporting area high school students and encouraging them through the Student of the Month Awards program. Each high school in our service region is asked to select a senior for this honor.

Participating schools:

• Lake Region
• Isle
• Brainerd
• Crosby
• Aitkin
• Onamia
• Pillager
• Pequot Lakes
• Pine River 

The selection for the Student of the Month Award is made by the local school counselor(s). This award is designed to recognize students who use their personal skills and abilities to make positive contributions rather than a reward for academic and performance achievements. We request that you select a senior who is a credit to their home, school and community for this award. We will honor your choice with:

• A $250 Award to the student
• A congratulatory letter and certificate from the Lodge
• A brief article in the local papers (optional, please send a recent photo)
• An article in our Lodge newsletter, The Elkorama

We also encourage you to recognize the student at your school.

The students will receive their award at a recognition dinner that includes their parents or guardians and counselor which will be held in April. Invitations will be sent out in March.

Selections should be submitted by March 15, 2024.

SUBMIT YOUR SELECTION FOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH