When you’re part of the Elks family, you don’t need chocolate or flowers to have a first-rate Valentine’s Day. Instead, you’ll get the gift of extra time to study or explore extracurricular activities—and the lifelong gift of a network of friends and supporters.

Here’s why last year’s ENF scholarship winners love the ENF and their Elks family:

“I’m proud that I am a part of a group with such a far reaching positive impact. I’m proud of the Elks family members that I represent as I further my education.” Kaitlynn Davis, 2012 Legacy Awards Scholar Sponsored by Salida, Colo., Lodge No. 808

“Participating in numerous charity events has given me a great understanding and appreciation for the mission of the Elks National Foundation. Knowing that the ENF believes in me to accomplish my goals gives me the endurance to make it through. It also has made me more active at my local Elks Lodge. I want to give back my time to help those who need it, just as the Elks have helped me.” .”

Brigid Coyne, 2012 Emergency Educational Grants Recipient
Sponsored by Toms River, N.J., Lodge No. 1875

“Being an Elks scholar has opened my eyes to a truly amazing organization. I’m proud to be a part of such a caring and selfless group of people, and am inspired to act in exactly the same manner.” .” Maxwell Rawson, 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholar Sponsored by Bath, Maine, Lodge No. 934

“The core values of the ENF are ideals that I try to embody every day. It brings me great pride to be recognized by this organization.” .” Bailey Pecor, 2012 Legacy Awards Scholar Sponsored by Barre, Vt., Lodge No. 1535

“I see what the Elks do for so many people. The community involvement is heartwarming. I’m proud to be a part of this.” .”

Morgan McGrath, 2012 Emergency Educational Grants Recipient
Sponsored by Lowville, N.Y., Lodge No. 1605

“Being an Elks scholar means that someone believes in me and my dream to attend college. I hope someday I can change other’s lives the way the Elks has changed mine.” .” Melanie West, 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholar Sponsored by Dayton, Ohio, Lodge No. 58

The Elks National Foundation provides $3.59 million in college scholarships each year. For more information about our scholarship programs, and for ways Lodges can get involved with Elks scholars, visit