Horatio Alger Association Of Canada

Horatio Alger Association of Canada

High School

Website 18444224200 association@horatioalger.org

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $1.68 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students grade 11 high school students with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.

160 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded
Funded through the generosity of the Members of the Canadian Association
The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled full-time as a high school grade 11 or first-year CEGEP student in Canada
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70
Be Canadian citizens

Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application. The Association will use the one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible.

Submission and Application Details

A special application period is open to fill our current class of scholarship recipients. Current Grade 12 students may apply September 15 – October 31, 2022.

The application will re-open December 1 – March 15 for current Grade 11 students.

Horatio Alger Association Of Canada