• Scholarship Application Now Open for Grade 11 Students

    150+ Scholarships up to $10,000 Each

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  • $75,000 in Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships available from the Horatio Alger Association of Canada

    In total, 25 Horatio Alger scholarships valued at $3,000 each will be awarded to students this year.

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  • 5th Annual Excellence Gala

    The Association’s fifth annual Excellence Gala took place on October 17, 2023, in Toronto, Ontario.

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  • Public Service Announcement

    David Johnston: Attending college and university is a rite of passage

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  • Public Service Announcement

    Ben Mulroney: Financial struggle is a roadblock for many students in college and university

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  • 2021 Scholarship Funders Report

    An overview of funders, support services, and programs offered by the Horatio Alger Association of Canada.

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The Horatio Alger Association of Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to the belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles.

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$15 million awarded in scholarships since 2012

Scholarships are awarded annually to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need, who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.