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Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
Provided By: Horatio Alger Association
Award Details
Max Amount:
10500
Deadline:
October 30, 2012
Application Availability:
Open to apply today
Number of Awards:
697
Award Type:
Scholarships
Application Overview:
* Complete online application.
* All applicants must complete the Academic Information section and Adversity section in order for the online Certification Form to be accessed by your counselor.
* High School Transcript.
* Must have one Letter of Support. Students must provide the email address of the person filling out their letter of support.
* A copy of your parent/guardians federal tax return.
* Income Verification Cover Sheet.
* All applicants must complete the Academic Information section and Adversity section in order for the online Certification Form to be accessed by your counselor.
* High School Transcript.
* Must have one Letter of Support. Students must provide the email address of the person filling out their letter of support.
* A copy of your parent/guardians federal tax return.
* Income Verification Cover Sheet.
Eligibility:
* Enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation.
* A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution).
* Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided).
* Involvement in co-curricular and community activities.
* Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
* A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
* United States Citizenship.
* Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements.
* A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution).
* Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided).
* Involvement in co-curricular and community activities.
* Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
* A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
* United States Citizenship.
* Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements.
Purpose:
Horatio Alger Association provides scholarships for all 50 states.
Provider Organization
Name:
Horatio Alger Association
Background:
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. Today, through its Members, the Association continues to educate our nation's young people about the economic and personal opportunities afforded them by the promise of the American free enterprise system. Through its scholarship programs, the Association encourages students to pursue their own version of the American Dream. While providing scholarship opportunities, Association Members mentor the Scholars and underscore the importance of service to others. The Members work directly to provide promising young people with the support, education and confidence needed to realize their aspirations.
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