## About the Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs The Horatio Alger Association offers both a national scholarship program and dedicated state-level programs providing $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. These scholarships honor students who have demonstrated strength of character in the face of adversity and are committed to making a difference through higher education. ### Award Details - **Amount**: $10,000 per recipient (state-level programs) - **State programs**: All 50 states + DC - **Total awarded**: Millions of dollars annually across all state programs - **Application Portal**: horatioalger.org/scholarships/ - **Application Deadline**: October 25 annually ### Eligibility Requirements - U.S. citizen - High school senior graduating in the current academic year - Minimum 2.0 GPA (financial need is the primary criterion, not grades) - Demonstrated severe financial need (household income under $55,000 preferred) - Evidence of having overcome significant adversity (family hardship, abuse, personal challenges) - Strong commitment to educational goals and community involvement - Attending college in the same state as the scholarship program ### Selection Criteria The Horatio Alger Scholarship is unique in its emphasis on: - **Perseverance**: Overcoming significant obstacles - **Financial Need**: Serving students from the lowest income backgrounds - **Character**: Integrity, civic engagement, and community commitment - **Academic Commitment**: Not grades, but determination to succeed ### Mission Horatio Alger Association demonstrates that the American dream is still attainable through hard work, honesty, and perseverance — regardless of starting circumstances.