Elks offer scholarship

Exalted Ruler Leon Duntley of Newark Elks Lodge #1249 announced an Elks National Foundation and State Elks Association scholarship competition for the 2002-03 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 $1000 to $15,000 each, per year for four years. These awards to New York students will be part of the Elks program providing over 3,500 scholarships aggregating about $3,000,000.

The NYS Elks Assn. will also offer 60 Elks National Foundation '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 35 new $1,000 one year scholarship awards in a statewide competition, plus 28 one-year $1,000 grants to present scholarship winners who are applying for additional financial aid. In addition, 17 'Special Merit' one-year $1000 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, as well as College students through their junior year, whose parent is 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. Richard Bowker of Newark Elks Lodge #1249 is Scholarship Chairman. The number is 331.1249.

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