Elks announce scholarship contest
Exalted Ruler Debra Crampton of Oneonta Elks Lodge No. 1312 announced a joint Elks National Foundation and New York State Elks Association scholarship competition for the 2008-09 academic year.
The Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable Student _ Finalist” Scholarship/Leadership Award, open to all New York state high school seniors, will offer 25 scholarships ranging in amounts from $1,000 to $15,000 each per year for four years.
These awards to New York students will be part of the Elks program providing more than 3,500 scholarships aggregating about $3 million, presenters said. The New York State Elks Association will also offer about 60 New York state “Allocated” $1,000 one-year non-renewable awards. Any eligible student may apply; the student need not be the child of a member of the Elks.
In addition, the New York State Elks Association will grant about 35 new $1,000 one-year scholarship awards in a statewide competition, plus about 28 one-year $1,000 grants to current scholarship winners who are applying for additional financial aid.
Seventeen “Special Merit” one-year $1,000 awards will be given to New York State Elks Association applicants showing a need for financial assistance to continue with their education. These awards are open to high school seniors, or college students through their junior year, whose parent is, or was at the time of death, a member in good standing of the Order of Elks.
Applications for both awards are available at the high schools or at the local Elks Lodge. Applications are due by Jan. 11.
Exalted Ruler Debra Crampton named Tom Cannistra and Wil White of Oneonta Elks Lodge No. 1312 as scholarship co-chairmen to administer this program for local students who wish to compete.
For more information about this program, call 432-1312.
