Scholarship

Horatio Alger National Scholarship

National award for students who persevere through hardship.

Detail	Information
Award	$25,000
Provider	Horatio Alger Association
Typical deadline	March
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	need-based, community service

Who qualifies

Seniors who have faced adversity with a 2.0+ GPA and financial need.

How to apply

1. Open the official Horatio Alger Association application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Horatio Alger National Scholarship worth?

The Horatio Alger National Scholarship awards $25,000. Amounts are set by Horatio Alger Association and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the Horatio Alger National Scholarship deadline?

The typical deadline is March. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship?

Seniors who have faced adversity with a 2.0+ GPA and financial need.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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