In early January, 18 Elks scholars gathered in Chattanooga for the 2025 Winter Elks Scholar Service Trip. Though they arrived by planes and cars, the scholars were guided by the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The sign, sitting atop a tall building downtown, served as a landmark to guide the scholars back to their hostel at the end of the day.
We're excited to welcome three new members to the Elks Scholar Advisory Board: 2024 Legacy Awards scholar Addison McMillan, 2024 MVS scholar Tejasvin Billa, and 2022 MVS scholar Jeya Singh. Get to know our new members and read their bios here!
Applications for the 2025 Most Valuable Student Scholarship closed on November 12, 2024. Check back for more scholarship news soon.
Are you interested in sharing your ideas to shape the future of the Elks scholar experience? Apply to the Elks Scholar Advisory Board! The SAB is an opportunity to get involved with the ENF, become a member of a national board, and help better serve Elks scholars. There are two positions available: one for a 2024 Legacy scholar and one for an 2024 MVS scholar. Learn more and apply here.
From March 7 to 11, eight Elks scholars traveled to Philadelphia for the Spring Elks Scholar Service Trip. The scholars had diverse backgrounds, with some coming from towns of less than a few thousand people and others coming from some of the biggest cities in the country. Though the scholars had very different upbringings, they were able to see the beauty in their differences—while finding plenty of similarities.
In January, the first Elks Scholar Service Trip of 2024 was held in Phoenix. Led by Elks Scholar Fellow Libby Willkomm, the trip was the embodiment of what it means to be an Elks scholar.