United States
United States
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
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Bachelor
Partially Funded
Award
USD 25,000 / per year
Paid per year. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline
March 1, 2026
Deadline passed
Duration
3 Years
How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type
Partially Funded
Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
The Horatio Alger Scholarship rewards high school juniors and seniors who have overcome significant adversity and demonstrate academic potential and financial need. The National Scholarship awards up to $25,000 to help students pursue a bachelor’s degree at accredited U.S. colleges. Recipients benefit not only from financial aid but also from personalized advising, mentoring, and wellness support as they transition to and through college. The aim is to foster resilience and help scholars achieve the American Dream.
Scholarship details
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Study level
Bachelor
Field of study
Natural Sciences
Host country
United States
Competition
Medium
Opens
December 1, 2025
Eligibility
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The eligibility criteria for this program is as follows:
- Must be a U.S. citizen (permanent residents are not eligible) Horatio AlgerWikipedia
- Enrolled full-time as a high school junior or senior intending to pursue an undergraduate degree (including associates with transfer plan) archive-scholars.horatioalger.orgHoratio Alger
- Demonstrate critical financial need (adjusted gross family income of ~$55,000 or less)
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
The requirements for this program is as follows:
- Complete a single online application (one application covers all eligible scholarships) Horatio Alger+1
- Upload essays describing your adversity and goals (“Your Horatio Alger story”) Horatio Alger
- Provide counselor certification via email invitation through the app Horatio Alger
- Submit supporting materials per guidelines; must be submitted online (no email/fax accepted) Horatio Alger
What is covered
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The scholarship includes coverage for:
- Scholarship award of up to $25,000 toward college costs. (Nationwide National Scholarships.) Horatio Algerarchive-scholars.horatioalger.org
- Additional support services include financial aid counseling, college advising, mentorship, and free mental health counseling. Horatio Alger
- Complete a single online application (one application covers all eligible scholarships) Horatio Alger+1