I'm looking into the Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student scholarships and getting a bit confused. Are there different types or categories within this program? I'd love to hear from someone who's applied before.
Indeed, the Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student scholarship program has a range of awards, but they're all under the same umbrella of the MVS scholarship. Essentially, they do not categorize their scholarships into different types or categories but rather different award amounts.
The MVS scholarship is based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The selection committee will evaluate your application based on these three criteria. 500 students get selected annually for scholarships that range from $4,000 to $50,000, which is paid in 4 yearly installments.
For instance, the two top finalists — one male, one female — receive $50,000 scholarships, the two runners-up receive $40,000, and then 14 finalists get $20,000 each. You have the remaining 482 students who will receive $4,000 scholarships.
Remember, these scholarships are for U.S. high school seniors who plan to attend a U.S. college or university full-time. The selection process proceeds in three stages, with local, district, and national levels of competition. It's crucial your application stands strong at each stage for better chances.
Due to the large amount of awards given, it might seem like separate scholarships, but it all falls under the Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student scholarship program. Good luck with your application!
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