Contests, Scholarships & Opportunities
Below you will find contests & scholarships that may be of interest to my students. When investigating these opportunities further, be sure to pay attention to requirements & deadlines.
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Horatio Alger National Scholars Program www.horatioalger.org
The Association awards more than $8.5 million annually in college scholarships to young people and also provides its scholarship recipients with financial aid counseling, and internship and job placement assistance.
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have:
· demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
· strength of character
· financial need
· a good academic record
· commitment to pursue a college education; and
· a desire to contribute to society
Eligibility
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, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• have a strong commitment to pursue 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);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0); and
• be a United States citizen
Application information is online at[ https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm ] www.horatioalger.com and must be completed by October 30, 2011
As one of the nation’s largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholars Program is the only major scholarship effort that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many aid programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger program also seeks students who have a commitment to use their experiences and college degrees in service to others.Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans continues to fulfill its mission of honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and of encouraging young people to pursue their dreams through higher education.
The National Scholarship Program is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. during the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference.