Gold Key Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Students with special needs as defined by the Gold Key Commission
- Applicants unable to otherwise continue education or training past high school
- An accredited college or university
- A licensed trade or vocational school
Other requirements
- Special needs defined as: physically or mentally challenged, as may be approved by the Gold Key Commission of the Michigan Elks Association
- Must be sponsored by a member lodge of the Michigan Elks Association
- Educational Level: Post-secondary education at either:
- Goal: To help qualifying applicants become self-respecting, self-reliant, and self-supporting members of society.
Overview
Established By: Michigan Elks Association Charitable Grant Fund Scholarship Commission
Purpose: To provide post-secondary education scholarships for students with special needs.
Geographic Scope: Michigan
Eligibility:
- Students with special needs as defined by the Gold Key Commission
- Special needs defined as: physically or mentally challenged, as may be approved by the Gold Key Commission of the Michigan Elks Association
- Applicants unable to otherwise continue education or training past high school
- Must be sponsored by a member lodge of the Michigan Elks Association
Educational Level: Post-secondary education at either:
- An accredited college or university
- A licensed trade or vocational school
Goal: To help qualifying applicants become self-respecting, self-reliant, and self-supporting members of society.
How to Apply
Application Requirements
- Must be sponsored by a member lodge of the Michigan Elks Association (e.g., Traverse City Elks Lodge #323)
- Applicant must qualify as having special needs as defined by the Gold Key Commission of the Michigan Elks Association
What Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #323 actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $32K
- Median grant
- $32K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Brighton, MI.
Example grants
Mi Elks Association · Brighton, MI
Assist special needs
$32K
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Fields of Work
- Disabled
- Developmental disabilities
- Education
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