Investing in Tampa's future

Student
Scholarships

The Elks National Foundation and Florida State Elks Association award millions in scholarships every year. Tampa Lodge 708 helps local students access every dollar available — no Elks membership required.

Florida Elks scholarships
$30,000
Top MVS Award
500+
ENF Recipients/year
5
Scholarship programs
$0
Elks membership needed

Who can apply?

1All qualifying applicants — no Elks affiliation needed for most awards.
2Students enrolled in JROTC or Civil Air Patrol programs.
3Students with a parent or grandparent who is an Elks member.
No Elks affiliation required
Open to all students
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ENF
Most Valuable Student
$30,000
$7,500/yr · 20 top recipients  ·  plus $4,000 · 480 additional recipients
High school seniors · U.S. citizens
Attending a U.S. university or college
Judged on leadership, academics, community service & financial need
Deadline August 1, 2026
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FSEA
Hope Scholarship
$3,000–$20,000
per recipient · Florida residents
High school seniors · U.S. citizens · FL residents
Un-weighted GPA 2.30 – 3.59
University, vocational/technical, or First Responders' Academy
Judged on financial need, scholarship, employment & leadership
Deadline January 15, 2027
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FSEA
JROTC Scholarship
$5,000 top
$3,000 per recipient · FL residents
High school seniors · U.S. citizens · FL residents
Un-weighted GPA 3.0 or higher
University, vocational/technical, or First Responders' Academy
Deadline January 15, 2027
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FSEA
Civil Air Patrol
$5,000 top
$1,000 per recipient · FL residents
High school seniors · U.S. citizens · FL residents
Un-weighted GPA 3.0 or higher
Deadline January 15, 2027
Elks affiliation required
For Elks families
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ENF
Legacy Awards
$6,000
$1,500/yr · 400 awards granted annually
High school seniors · child or grandchild of an Elk
Attending a U.S. university or college
Judged on knowledge, charity, community & integrity
Deadline January 31, 2027
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ENF
Emergency Educational Grants
Up to $5,000
per year · for families in need
Children of deceased or totally disabled Elks members
Child or grandchild of an Elk
Emergency financial assistance for continuing education
Deadline December 1, 2026
Ready to apply?

We're here to help you
every step of the way

Questions about eligibility, deadlines, or the application process? Our Scholarship Committee Chair is happy to help local students navigate every opportunity available.

Paul DeLand, PER
Scholarship Committee Chair
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