The Elks National Foundation has announced its scholarship winners of the ENF Legacy Awards for the 2021 graduating classes across the United States. Chloe Britton, of Fairfield, Illinois was one of only seven students selected to receive the $4,000 scholarship in the state of Illinois, and one of 350 in the United States from over 20,000 applicants. The selection committee is appointed by the Elks National Foundation Board of Trustees and are professionals, and not connected to the Elks. This scholarship is an educational gift offered to children and grandchildren of an Elks member at any of the nearly 2,000 lodges across the nation. Chloe’s grandparents, Patrick and Darlene Weir of Mount Carmel, have been members of the local BPO #715 in Mount Carmel, Illinois for several years, and Chloe’s grandmother, Darlene, was her sponsor.
Winners were chosen based on the review of their application file. Applicants had to demonstrate throughout their high school careers, criteria of leadership, character, the student’s transcript/GPA, the student’s achievements/other awards, community service and the student’s answers to three 500 word essay questions.
Chloe Britton is the daughter of Thad and Trinity Britton of Fairfield, Illinois. Chloe’s grandparents are Patrick and Darlene Weir and David and Jeanie Britton, all from Mount Carmel, Illinois. Chloe is a graduating Senior of Fairfield Community High School. She will be attending Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee on an athletic scholarship to play NCAA Division II Volleyball, while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Psychology.
Pictured above is Larry Hodgson, Exalted Ruler for Mt. Carmel Lodge #715 presenting the scholarship award to Chloe Britton of Fairfield, Illinois.