Applications for the 2013 scholarship contest are available at Forks Lodge 2524, local high schools, and for download at www.elks.org/enf/scholars.

For complete Most Valuable Student scholarship contest details, visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars.

This scholarship is available to all high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Males and females compete separately, and are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Completed applications must be turned in to the Forks Elks Lodge, no later than Dec. 7. The 500 national winners will be announced in late April. They also offer the Elks legacy Scholarship, open to all children and grand- children of Elk members, due on Feb.1.