Scholarships
The Horatio Alger Association provides $1.8 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Scholarships of up to $25,000 are awarded to full-time grade 11 high school students with financial need (family income under $65,000) 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. The Horatio Alger Association also awards individuals pursuing a certificate or diploma program through its Vocational and Technical scholarships of up to $3,400.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
For current grade 11 high school students (Class of 2026) across Canada, and 12 high school students (Class of 2025) in Québec.
VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS
For students pursuing a certificate or diploma, helping them achieve their career aspirations and fulfill their potential.
GRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIPS
For students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher and plan to pursue a master’s, PHD, or postdoctoral degree
The Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship is one that I am very thankful for. While most scholarships are only an application process and an acceptance or rejection, this scholarship comes with so much more. I have had the privilege to connect with other scholars, receive academic advising and counselling, network with many industry professionals and overall create a community that I would not give up for the world. With the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, I genuinely made the realization that I am not and never will be alone.
Michaela Callender
2023 Canadian Scholar
SCHOOL OFFICIALS
The Horatio Alger Association greatly values the support of educators, guidance counselors, financial aid officers, and other school officials in promoting our scholarship programs. If you work with underserved youth, we encourage you to stay connected and volunteer. 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 dream through higher education. Updated posters will be available in December 2024 when our undergraduate scholarship application opens.