• Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership - Leadership is about more than titles and awards. It’s about searching for ways to positively impact the world around you. Our community seeks to embody the qualities and values we admire in great leaders. We believe the best leaders open doors for others. We honor humility, champion integrity, and celebrate teamwork.

  • Character - MC Scholars embrace stretch experiences as a way of life. We strive for a deeper understanding of ourselves, and have the courage to stand up for what we believe in. We encourage others through persistent joy, humor, and positivity. We champion integrity and celebrate teamwork, giving more than we expect to get. We believe the experience is as important as the outcome.

  • Scholarship - MC Scholars are steadfastly curious, pursuing solutions to the most puzzling issues of our time. We ask bold, smart questions; we seek multiple and creative answers. We share knowledge and inspiration with others. We thrive on connecting with others to support, inspire, and inform each other.

  • Physical Vigor - MC Scholars are explorers and adventurers who are intentional about taking care of our health and well-being. We believe the discipline required for regular physical activity translates well to the stamina required for strong leadership. We know that the teamwork facilitated through sports provides a foundation for lifelong spirit of collaboration.

• Student can self-nominate for this scholarship here.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrate:

    • a commitment to community service

    • hold an academic record that reflects a sustained passion for knowledge

    • possess a capacity for ethical leadership that elevates fellow students to a higher standard.

  • Excel in intellectual pursuits and show evidence of experience, motivation, and commitment to the ideals of the Levine Scholars Program.

  • Includes full tuition, room, board, a grant to implement a service or outreach project in partnership with a local nonprofit, and four distinctive summer experiences that will develop leadership skills, social awareness and a global perspective

• Student can self-nominate for this scholarship here.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership - Park Scholars listen well, lead by example, take risks, and champion original ideas.

  • Character - Park Scholars demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, honesty, and conscientiousness.

  • Scholarship - Park Scholars are intellectually curious students who seek learning experiences beyond the classroom.

  • Service - Park Scholars dedicate themselves to making a positive difference in their communities.

• Requirements:

  • Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.8

  • Be a United States citizen, permanent resident of the U.S., or graduating from a high school located in the U.S. (regardless of citizenship status).

  • Apply for fall, first-year admission into a baccalaureate program at NC State.

• Student can self-nominate for this scholarship here.

• Recognizes powerful students with demonstrated academic excellence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, willingness to take risks, and potential to be change agents in both their local and global communities.

  • • • Challenge Seekers:  Embrace a multi-dimensional lifestyle, giving rich evidence of intellectual depth and academic achievement, as well as accomplishment in other meaningful activities.

      • Intellectual Explorers:  Exude an eagerness to learn within every facet of life.  Generate & engage with ideas seriously, striving to enrich their own understanding, as well as that of others.

      • Servant Leaders:  Maintain strength of character, including confidence and humility, and a tremendous regard for collaboration.

      • Change Agents:  Act as catalysts for community improvement, making unique connections in order to bring about positive change.

• Includes comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, housing, and food) plus special opportunity stipends that allow you great flexibility in the on- and off-campus opportunities

• Learn more about the scholarship here

• LNHS can nominate TWO students for this scholarship.  If you are interested, please complete this form.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition.

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Current high school seniors who are citizens of the United States.

  • Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

  • Male and female students compete separately.

  • A selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering:

    • • • Leadership

• Academic achievements and records

• Community involvement

• Financial need

• • Applications must advance through local, district, and state levels to reach the national competition.

Apply here.

The Greenhouse Scholars Program is available to graduating high school seniors residing in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina.  Applicants will be evaluated for their leadership skills, academic success, and commitment to their community.  Students who are seeking a bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina.

  • Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above

  • Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000)

  • Possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community

Apply here.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate purposeful leadership, intellectual curiosity, strength of character, and collaborative spirit.

  • Scholars split their time between Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill, benefiting from the resources and communities of both institutions, including access to both schools’ courses, faculty, and extracurricular activities.

  • Includes full tuition, room and board, plus summer funding for service, leadership development, and international experiences.

  • Applicants must apply to the school(s) of their choice by the respective early or regular deadlines

  • Student can self-nominate for this scholarship here.