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Program

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

If integrity, determination, and courage describe a student you know; then, you may be looking at a Horatio Alger Scholar. Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life. We help students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education.

At the present only two public universities, Longwood and Mary Washington, are consortium members along with nine privately funded institutions of higher learning in Virginia. Participating institutions agree to match the Horatio Alger scholarship funds through university scholarships, grants, and work-study programs
Application Deadline

October 25, 2018
Application Website

scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 Up to $22,000
Renewable?

No
Additional Details

HORATIO ALGER COLLEGIATE PARTNERS IN VIRGINIA:

Ferrum College

Hollins University

Longwood University (state supported)

Lynchburg College

Randolph College

Shenandoah University

Sweet Briar College

University of Mary Washington (state supported)

University of Richmond

Virginia Intermont College

 

Virginia Wesleyan College

Requirements

Description

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2016 with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

 

• Be a United States citizen
Open to residents of:
  • VA
Open to students attending school in:
  • VA
Limited to Students from a Particular College/University?
 Yes
Minimum GPA
 2.0
Year in School
  • 12th Grade
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Other Details
  • Merit-based
  • Needs-based
Keywords
 Horatio Alger Scholarship, Virginia, low-income
Contact

danielmlind@gmail.com
Last Modified Date
 September 21, 2015