Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship
Offered by Florida State Elks Association · Free to apply
The Van Duren Memorial Scholarship awards up to $10,000 per year to graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students who have worked at the Florida Elks Youth Camp. Applicants must be Florida residents, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have completed one camp season with a second season hired. Winners are evaluated on academics, camp performance, leadership, and financial need.
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How hard is the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Florida residents
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3 GPA
- More rivalsA five-figure award attracts a bigger field
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Florida
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
- Must have worked as an employee of the Florida Elks Youth Camp summer camp for at least one season and been hired for a second season.
- Scholarship funds are only distributed in the fall semester following the recipient's second summer of work at the camp.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year. Applications typically open in September.
- Applications open
- September 2026
- Applications close
- January 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship
How much is the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship worth?
The Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship awards $10,000 per year and is renewable in later years.
When is the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year. Applications typically open in September.
When do Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in September, and close January 15, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Florida; Open to high school seniors and current college students; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to Florida residents and requires at least a 3 GPA. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Albertus “Boots” & Eleanor Van Duren Memorial Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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