2017 Horatio Alger Scholarship

2017 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application Information

Apply at application.horatioalger.org from August 1 – October 25

Note: If the scholarship application deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended to the next business day

 

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, the personal aspiration to make a unique contribution to society, strength of character, and financial need.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The eligibility criteria to be considered for all Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

¨     Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer of 2017 with plans to enter college in the United States no later than the Fall following graduation

¨     Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four year-institution)

¨     Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

¨     Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities

¨     Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

¨     Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

¨     Be a United States citizen

 

 

2017 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application Information

Apply at application.horatioalger.org from August 1 – October 25

Note: If the scholarship application deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended to the next business day

 

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, the personal aspiration to make a unique contribution to society, strength of character, and financial need.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The eligibility criteria to be considered for all Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

¨     Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer of 2017 with plans to enter college in the United States no later than the Fall following graduation

¨     Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four year-institution)

¨     Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

¨     Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities

¨     Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

¨     Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

¨     Be a United States citizen

For more information, visit scholars.horatioalger.org