ELK'S CREED

Believe in the goodness in thyself as well as in others.

Protect childhood with tenderness, old age with respect, cherish with reverence the memory of those who have passed.

Observe faithfully the golden rule.

Enjoy the good things of earth. Keep within thee the Glorious shine of youth and remain always of good cheer.

2010 TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

JOANNE DURST MEMORIAL TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP
Alexis Bartek, SWCC

WESLEY DURST Scholarship for Science Education
Benjamin F. Nabity, Malcolm


TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

There will be a total of two awards, which are renewalable over a four year period if criteria below is fulfilled. Awards for each scholarship are as indicated. Awards will be sent directly to the school/institution to which the winning student enrolls. No awards will be paid directly to the individual winner.

  • Joanne Durst Memorial Scholarship for Elementary Education. $4,000 ($1,000 per year for 4 years).
  • Wesley Durst Scholarship for Science Education. $4,000 ($1,000 per year for 4 years).
  • Retention criteria:

  • Student must stay in the respective Elementary or Science Education program.
  • Student must maintain an minimum grade point average of 3.1 or equivalent.
  • Student must maintain a full-time student status.
  • Student must provide the Lincoln Elks Lodge #80 confirmation from the college or university (may be provided by Department Chair or counselor) which verifies the previous conditions.
  • The following eligibility requirements apply to this scholarship:

  • Minimum ACT score of 25 or minimum SAT score of 1150.
  • Open to all Lincoln and surrounding area high school seniors. For students attending out-of-town schools, parents must reside in Lincoln jurisdiction.
  • Complete the application blank(s) in full –All questions must be answered. Attach other requested information to the application.
  • Be certain that the application is signed and dated as requested. The financial data page must be signed by the parent or guardian and included by the applicant before mailing or delivering to the Elks Lodge.
  • Indicate which scholarships the applicant is eligible for and applying. (The same application may be used to apply for up to two scholarships. A new application is required if applying for more than two General Scholarships.
  • All applications will be judged on the basis of scholarship, leadership, need, and other information as requested.
  • All completed applications must be returned to the Lincoln Elks Lodge #80 by the published date to be eligible.
  • ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN THE APPLICATION IS SOLELY FOR THE USE OF LINCOLN LODGE #80 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.
  • For additional information, contact the Lincoln Elks Lodge #80 at (402) 421-6363.

    Application Download instructions:

    This application consists of two parts. Both parts must be completed.

    1) Instructions/Scholarship selection

    2) Application

    The application may be completed as follows:

      a. Print, complete, sign and mail to:
          - or -
      b. Fill out on-line, print, sign and mail to:

      Lincoln Elks Lodge #80
      c/o Scholarship Chairman
      5910 S 58th St.
      Lincoln, NE 68516