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Elks Lodge # 80 is happy to provide you with this scholarship opportunity. These scholarships were made available in large part due to the generosity of Paulding and Esther Smith. Others responsible for these scholarships are Alex "Bud" Dietrich and Jerry Crouch. They are available to students whose sponsoring relative is an active member or deceased member of the Lincoln (NE) Elks Lodge #80.They are intended to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants who exhibit the core values of the Elks: Knowledge, Charity, Service to Community, and Integrity. Judging criteria will include the applicant's civic activity, leadership, leadership development, academic success and a 250 word essay on how Elks are contributing to the community. Additionally, the applicant's honors and awards and will be considered.
These scholarships have a total value of $10,000. The value of the award will be based upon the number of applicants who submit complete applications. The minimum value will be $1,000. The maximum value will be $2,000. The value will be awarded as follows:
All completed applications must be received at the Lincoln Elks Lodge #80 by 7:00 pm on December 30, 2024 to be eligible for consideration. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED - BE SURE TO CONSIDER MAILING TIME!
Winners will be notified by mail, and will also be posted on the Legacy scholarship web page, by April 15, 2025.
Questions must be submitted via email to the Scholarship Chairperson. Please do not call the Lodge.
The entire application must be completed.
1) Instructions
2 a.) Application for high school senior applicants
b.) Application for college applicants.
The application may be completed as follows:
a. Print, complete, sign and mail to:2024 LEGACY AWARDS