Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

Website: Horatio Alger

Description

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.

Eligibility

  • full-time high school seniors who are progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation
  • strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
  • demonstrate critical financial need
  • minimum GPA for application is 2.0
  • co-curricular and community activities are encouraged
  • must be US citizens or those in the process of becoming a US citizen
  • individual state scholarships require state residency; the National Finalists Scholarships apply to those states without specific state scholarships.

Procedure

Application is available online: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm

Contact Information

The Horatio Alger Association 99 Canal Center Plaza Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Award Details

Award Amount
$1,000-$10,000

Deadlines

  • 2009-10-30: National Deadline