Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships & National Entrepreneurial Scholarships

Award Name
Award Name
Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships & National Entrepreneurial Scholarships
Details
Sponsor/Organization
Horatio Alger Association of Canada
Scholarship or Bursary
Bursary
Award Amount $
5000 to 10,000
Application Deadline
Selection Criteria
Academics
School and/or Community Involvement
Other / See Info
Location
Canada
Award Type
External Award
Information

EARLY APPLICATION REQUIRED.  APPLY BY MARCH OF YOUR GRADE 11 YEAR.

The Undergraduate Scholarships and National Entrepreneurial 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:

  • Be enrolled full-time as a high school grade 11 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 (for the Entrepreneurial Scholarship)
  • 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

Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Undergraduate Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application.  The Association will use the one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible.

The application for current Grade 11 students is open annually December 1 to March 15.

Details and a link the online application are available at the website below. 

Website
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Application Form
Essay
Other / See Info