Vocational & Technical Scholarships
Vocational and Technical Education Scholarships are funded through the generosity
of the Members of the Horatio Alger Association.
The VTE scholarship application is now open!
Click below to apply. Deadline: June 15, 2026
SCHOLARSHIPS
Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships
Award Amount: 25 scholarships at $3,000 each
The Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.
- Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
- Enrolled in hands-on vocational, technical, or trades training for Fall 2026 at a public or not‑for‑profit institution
- Demonstrated critical financial need (applicants must show household annual net income of $80,000 or less)
- Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Be under the age of 35
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
The application for Horatio Alger Vocational and Technical Education Scholarship will open on April 1, 2026.
Crown Lift Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships
Award Amount: 3 scholarships at $3,000 each
The Crown Lift Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.
- Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a certificate, or diploma program at a public or not-for-profit institution in one of the following fields:
- Business administration
- Construction trades
- Engineering
- Graphic design
- Manufacturing/Production/Welding
- Sales/Marketing
- Not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
- Demonstrate critical financial need (applicants must show household annual net income of $80,000 or less)
- Be under the age of 35
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
The application for the Horatio Crown Lift Scholarship will open on April 1, 2026.
Horatio Alger Seaspan VTE Scholarship (BC residents only)
Award Amount: 55 scholarships at $3,400 each
The Seaspan VTE Scholarships are awarded to eligible students in British Columbia.
- Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
- Enrolled in hands-on vocational, technical, or trades training for Fall 2026 at a public or not‑for‑profit institution
- Demonstrate critical financial need (applicants must show household annual net income of $100,000 or less)
- Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Be under the age of 35
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident living in British Columbia
The application for the Horatio Alger Seaspan VTE will open on April 1, 2026.
Horatio Alger Skills and Trades Scholarship (BC residents only)
Award Amount: 70 scholarships at $9,000 each
The Horatio Alger Skills & Trades Scholarships are awarded to eligible students in British Columbia.
- Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
- Enrolled in hands-on vocational, technical, or trades training for Fall 2026 at a public or not‑for‑profit institution
- Demonstrate critical financial need (applicants must show household annual net income of $100,000 or less)
- Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Be under the age of 35
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident living in British Columbia
The application for the Horatio Alger Skills & Trades Scholarship will open on April 1, 2026.
Receiving this scholarship helped to ease the financial pressures of being a starving student and allowed me more time to focus on my studies. I am happy to say that I graduated with a diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Category M with honors, and am currently working my dream job in helicopter maintenance.
Jack McKimm
2022 Vocational & Technical Scholar
School Officials
The Horatio Alger Association greatly values the support of educators, guidance counselors, and other school officials, as well as our community partners in promoting our scholarship programs. If you work with underserved youth (up to the age of 35), we encourage you to stay connected. We welcome goodwill ambassadors who are aligned with our mission and values, and want to increase awareness about the Association and our scholarships.
Join us in providing opportunities to promising young people and help us enable them to overcome critical financial need and other adversities as they pursue their education and career goals.