The **Horatio Alger National Scholarship** supports high school students who have faced and overcome significant personal or financial challenges and are committed to pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Each year, the program selects a group of **national scholars** from across the United States to receive substantial scholarship funding (currently advertised as up to **$25,000** per recipient). The award is designed for students who demonstrate resilience, integrity, and a strong work ethic, as well as financial need and a clear plan to attend college after graduation. This program is well suited for **juniors in high school** who have encountered obstacles such as family hardship, economic instability, or other serious adversity, but have still maintained a solid academic record and community or school involvement. In addition to financial assistance, being named a Horatio Alger National Scholar can strengthen college applications by highlighting a student’s perseverance and recognition at the national level. Interested students should review eligibility criteria, application requirements, and deadlines on the official website: **https://scholars.horatioalger.org/**.