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Horatio Alger National Scholarship

Verified June 10, 2026

Amount
$25,000
Deadline
October 25, 2026 73 days left
Essay
Required
Min GPA
2.5

The Horatio Alger National Scholarship assists high school students who have faced and overcome significant adversity. The award supports students who demonstrate critical financial need and a commitment to completing a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be high school seniors progressing normally toward graduation, plan to enter a four-year degree program, demonstrate critical financial need with an adjusted family income generally below the program threshold, and be involved in co-curricular or community activities. U.S. citizenship is required.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Horatio Alger Association's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the October 25, 2026 deadline.

Apply at scholars.horatioalger.org →

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