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$25,000
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
$25,000 for high school juniors who have overcome significant adversity and have financial need.
Award
$25,000
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
Renewable
One-time
Recipients
106
Who's eligible
High school juniors who have demonstrated critical financial need (typically family AGI under $55,000), overcome significant personal adversity, with 2.0+ GPA and U.S. citizenship.
States: Nationwide
GPA minimum: 2.00
Year: high school junior
Demographic: Open eligibility
What you'll need to apply
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The Horatio Alger National Scholarship provides $25,000 to high school juniors who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, demonstrated financial need, and exhibited a desire to contribute to society. 106 awards offered annually.