Horatio Alger National Scholarship

A need-based college scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association for full-time U.S. high school juniors who have shown perseverance through adversity. Recipients receive up to $25,000 each, and 105 juniors were selected for the Class of 2027. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with financial need, community service, a minimum 2.5 GPA and an adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, and must plan to earn a bachelor's degree.

Offered by Horatio Alger Association. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 11. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Horatio Alger National Scholarship

When is the Horatio Alger National Scholarship deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Horatio Alger National Scholarship free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Horatio Alger National Scholarship?

High school students in grade 11. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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