Horatio Alger Canada Scholarships

Horatio Alger Canada Scholarships

Scholarship Description

The Horatio Alger Association provides $1.8 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Scholarships of up to $25,000 are awarded to full-time 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. The Horatio Alger Association also awards individuals pursuing a certificate or diploma program through its Vocational and Technical scholarships, which range from $1,000 to $3,400.

Additional Information

  • Type Of Award: CONTEST/SCHOLARSHIP
  • Amount: up to $25,000
  • Application Deadline: The university application for current Grade 11 students will be open from December 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
  • Level Of Study:
  • Automatic Consideration: NO
  • Renewable:

Field of Study

Minimum Requirement

The National Entrepreneurial Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and begin a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university in Canada starting Fall 2026 Prove financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per household is required) Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field Be involved in co-curricular activities and community service Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70% Be a Canadian citizen Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application. The Association will use one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible.

Contact Information

151 Bloor Street West, 12th floor Toronto, Ontario M5S 1S4. Phone (800) 684-9040