In addition, we are streamlining the application process for the Most Valuable Student Scholarship. This application will be significantly pared-down and due to Lodges on November 2, 2009.

The 500 national finalists will be required to submit a secondary application online. Top winners will be announced April 1, 2010.

These updates make applying for a scholarship easier, encouraging more students to participate and ensuring that the winners will be announced well before students must commit to a college or university.