California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. Grant

California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California-Hawaii Elks Association
Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. offers an Undergraduate Scholarship Program specifically designed for students with disabilities. This needs-based scholarship assists eligible individuals in pursuing higher education at accredited institutions. Since its inception in 1981, the program has expanded to provide multiple scholarships annually, allowing recipients to reapply for up to four years of support. Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in California or Hawaii, and demonstrate financial need while having a qualifying disability.

Overview

Note: Application packets must be completed and postmarked on or before March 15th and received in the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. office by April 1st. CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS MAJOR PROJECT, INC. Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities This scholarship program is a financial needs-based and academic-use scholarship. It is intended for undergraduate work at an accredited community college, four-year college, university, or licensed vocational school. The funds cover academic expenses only, which includes tuition, books, lab fees, and on-campus room and board. Since 1981 the Elks have provided financial assistance to students with disabilities wishing to further their education. Utilized by dozens of qualified candidates, this program serves a dual purpose: The students are aided in pursuing their goals in higher education; and The students are aided in becoming part of the mainstream working community. During the years in which this annual scholarship assistance competition has been in existence, the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities has increased from five scholarships of $1,000 to twenty to thirty scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 each. Scholarship recipients may reapply each year. If qualified, they can receive up to a total of four years of assistance. Individuals applying must be a United States citizen and a resident of California or Hawaii; have a physical impairment, neurological impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and/or speech-language disorder; and be a senior in high school, a high school graduate, or have passed the General Educational Development (GED) Examination or the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). The applicant is responsible for properly executing and forwarding the completed application to the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a United States citizen.Be a resident of California or HawaiiHave a physical, neurological, visual, hearing impairments, and/or speech- language disorder.Be a senior in high school, a high school graduate, or have passed the General Educational Development (GED) Examination or the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE).Plan to obtain an undergraduate degree at an accredited community college, licensed vocational school, or four-year college.Demonstrate a financial need.