The Horatio Alger Association of Canada will be awarding 160 scholarships of $5000. The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Applicants must be a Grade 11 student with plans to enter university in the fall of 2024. To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled full-time as a high school grade 11 or first-year CEGEP student in Canada
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
- 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 Canadian citizens
For additional information and to apply for the scholarship, go to https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/provincial-programs/