HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

OPENS IN 2 WEEKS - DECEMBER 1, 2025

The 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!

JUNIORS

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
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
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen

SENIORS

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
Exhibit 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 activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen