Horatio Alger Scholarships
by Barb Bode
September 01, 2010
Due Date: October 30, 2010
The Horatio Alger Scholarship provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree. Scholarships range in award value from $2500 to $20,000.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:
- enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2011, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
- a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located 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 ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
- involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
- demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- United States Citizenship.
Click on the link below for online application:
Horatio Alger Online Application
DUE OCTOBER 30, 2010
