Horatio Alger Association of Canada
Win one of 10 scholarships valued at $25,000 for Grade 11 students across Canada who plan to start a bachelor's degree right after high school.
Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026
You can win one of 10 scholarships valued at $25,000 each. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep, there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a resilient student who has overcome adversity and wants to bring an entrepreneurial spirit to your chosen field of study. Applications close at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, and all supplemental materials are due by then too. If March 31 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to noon on the next business day. Late applications are not accepted. Selection criteria aren't published, ask Horatio Alger Association of Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Horatio Alger Association of Canada during your application how the money will reach you, some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed, if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Horatio Alger Association of Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in any of the provinces or territories in Canada. To qualify, you must show a strong commitment to beginning a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in Canada right after you graduate from high school. You need to maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70% and prove financial need by showing an annual net income of $80,000 or less per household. Additionally, you must demonstrate your ability to be entrepreneurial in your field, be involved in community service and co-curricular activities, and show integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
Applications close on March 31, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
FundMyCourse.ca · checked Sep 26, 2026
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