| HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONOPENS IN 2 WEEKS – DECEMBER 1, 2025The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream. If you know students that you believe would be great candidates, please share this information with them and encourage them to apply. Close to the kickoff date, you will receive a link to our NEW Online Scholarship Toolkit. We have compiled resources to support your efforts in sharing the scholarship. You will find digital materials, printable materials, social media samples, newsletter samples, downloadable QR codes and more!JUNIORSApplication Deadline: March 1, 2026Eligibility Requirements:Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United StatesExhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United StatesDemonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)Be involved in co-curricular and community service activitiesDisplay integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversityMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0Be a United States citizenSENIORSApplication Deadline: February 15, 2026Eligibility Requirements:Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United StatesExhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)Be involved in co-curricular and community service activitiesDisplay integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversityMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0Be a United States citizen |