Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• Required standardized test score (one or more of the following)
  • 1490 or higher on the new-style two-part SAT (verbal and math)
  • OR 34 or higher on the ACT
  • OR National Merit Semifinalist
• First-time college freshman
  • AP, IB, CLEP, and Dual-Credit acceptable

When: Saturday, November 17th and Saturday, December 1st

Time: 9 am until 2 pm

Where: Holiday Inn Express - 8751 Park Plaza, Shreveport, LA

Please contact: Sherri Moss to register today at 572-5507

The Elks National Foundation offers several other scholarships for students to compete at the national level. The scholarships are:

1.      Most Valuable Student Scholarship- The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships ranging from a total of $4,000 to $50,000.  The scholarship is open to all senior students who are citizens of the United States.  Students are judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications are available online at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm. The completed application must be submitted online no later than November 15, 2018.

2.      The Eagle Scout Scholarship- This scholarship is open to all high school senior Eagle Scouts.  For more information, contact the Scout Service Center.

3.      Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship- This scholarship is open to all high school senior Girl Scouts. For more information, contact the local Girl Scout council.

UPDATE:  If you submitted an application to the P.O. Box previously listed on the application, please resend your application to the physical address listed on the updated attachments below or email them to the scholarship chairs.

The Elks Lodge Student of the Month Scholarship contest is now open.  Each month a $1000 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior boy and senior girl who demonstrate exemplary standards. They should be well rounded with leadership, citizenship, service, and scholarship qualities. These students will be competing with applicants from high schools in the Caddo-Bossier area.  

The scholarships will be awarded for the months of September through April. A copy of the application can be found below (you must access this announcement via Mrs. Miles' website to see the attachment).  

Completed applications should be received at the lodge by the 10^th of each month.

Note:  Once an application is submitted, it will remain in the applicant pool for the year.  However, if any of your information changes throughout the year (i.e. you get a job, earn an award, etc.), it CAN be updated.  Simply send the updated page to Sue Cooksey or Lynda Rowland.  

Research and connect with great affordable colleges and universities around the USA. Chat with admissions counselors to ask questions about academics, campus life, financial aid, scholarships and more!  Register online at www.collegefairsonline.com now to participate in the south fair on November 5th-10th. 

On Monday, January 21, 2019 during the Krewe of Harambee’s annual Martin Luther King Hopes and Dreams Breakfast, two $1000.00 college or technical school scholarships will be awarded to eligible African American high school seniors. Requirements to apply for this scholarship are as follows:

1. Student must be able to submit proof verifying a single parent home.

2. Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or better.

3. Submit essay entitled, “How I made It Against all Odds”.

4.  Transcript containing 1^st 9 weeks grades. 

The essay must be a minimum of 800 words typed in 12 point font, correctly formatted with proper spelling and grammar.  All entries should be submitted with a cover letter that includes your name, high school, and a current telephone number. Entries should be e-mailed to  sbrag3@aol.com and to cyntigal@aol.com no later than 6:00p.m. January 7, 2019.  Winners will be notified January 11, 2019 by phone between 3 and 5 p.m. Selected winners are required to read their essays during the Martin Luther King Day Hopes and Dreams Breakfast on January 21, 2019.