Undergraduate Scholarships
Canadian Scholarships
160 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded Funded through the generosity of the Members of the Canadian Association
The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and begin a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university starting Fall 2024
- Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
- Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70%
- Be a Canadian citizen
Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application. The Association will use one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible.
The university application for current Grade 11 students is now closed and will open for Grade 11 students on December 1, 2024.
Fairfax Financial Entrance Awards
The Fairfax Financial Holdings Entrance Awards Program is a partnership of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (whose Chairman and CEO is Canadian Association Member, Prem Watsa) and the Horatio Alger Association of Canada. Through this partnership, some 45 scholarships will be awarded to selected youth residing in Canada who face significant financial obstacles to help them achieve a Canadian college or university diploma or degree.
Eligibility
- Plan to enroll full-time at one of the eligible colleges/universities*
- Have graduated from high school or CEGEP within 18 months prior to applying
- Demonstrate financial need based on government student loan assessment from their home province
- Demonstrate academic readiness: minimum grade percentage of 80%
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
*Eligible colleges and universities are:
Alberta: University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic
British Columbia: Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Capilano University, Douglas College
Manitoba: University of Manitoba, Red River College, Assiniboine Community College
Newfoundland and Labrador: Memorial University, College of the North Atlantic
Nova Scotia: Dalhousie University
Ontario: University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Georgian College, Seneca College, Sheridan College
Quebec: McGill University, Laval University, O’Sullivan College of Montreal
Please contact your specific institution to find out how to apply for these awards.
Horatio Alger Québec Scholarship
A $5,000 scholarship funded through the generosity of the Members of the Horatio Alger Association of Canada. The Québec scholarship is awarded to eligible students living in Québec.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Québec Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be in their final year of CEGEP and plan to enter university in the Fall of 2024
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university (Horatio Alger only supports not-for-profit universities)
- Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
- Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70%
- Reside and attend school in Québec
- Be a Canadian citizen
Scholarship Application Open December 1 – April 15.
Indigenous Achievement Scholarships
5 $10,000 Horatio Agler Indigenous Achievement Scholarships awarded in partnership with Indspire
The Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarships are for Indigenous students starting a four-year post-secondary program in the Fall. While enrolled in a post-secondary program, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and a full-time course load to receive the renewed support each year.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Indigenous Achievement Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- First Nation (status and non-status), Inuit and Métis high school students must be in their final year of high school
- Students whose home Indigenous community are in the Northwest or Yukon Territories or Nunavut
- Enrolled full-time in a high school within Canada at time of application
- Must be starting in a four-year post-secondary program within Canada full-time in September
- Valid Social Insurance Number
For information on the Horatio Agler Indigenous Achievement Scholarship, please visit the Indspire website.
Deadline: August 1, 2024
National Entrepreneurial Scholarships
10 $10,000 Scholarships Awarded Funded through the generosity of the Members of Horatio Alger Association of Canada
The National Entrepreneurial Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and begin a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university starting Fall 2024
- Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
- Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70%
- Be a Canadian citizen
Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application. The Association will use one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible.
The university application for current Grade 11 students is now closed and will open for Grade 11 students on December 1, 2023.