HHoratio Alger Association of Canada
Partially funded
Horatio Alger Canada Undergraduate Scholarships
Horatio Alger Association of Canada, Canada
Scholarship overview
Horatio Alger Canada awards need-based undergraduate scholarships to students who have overcome adversity, to attend an accredited non-profit institution in Canada. One application is considered for all programmes the student qualifies for.
Scholars also receive academic guidance, wellness counselling, university preparation and career mentorship.
Award Information
- Full-time enrolment in a Canadian high school (CEGEP for the Québec award)
- Commitment to complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit institution in Canada immediately after high school or CEGEP
- Household net income of $80,000 or less per year
- Co-curricular activities and community service; integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Minimum 70% grade average
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
- Entrepreneurial award: interest in business, entrepreneurship or innovation
- Indigenous award: First Nations, Inuit or Métis; valid SIN; starting a four-year programme full-time in September
- Fairfax Financial Entrance Awards: graduated within the past 18 months, minimum 80% average, financial need per provincial loan assessment
- National Entrepreneurial Scholarships: 10 awards of $25,000 (Grade 11, Canada-wide)
- Canadian Scholarships: 160 awards of $10,000 (Grade 11)
- Québec Scholarship: 10 awards of $10,000
- Indigenous Achievement Scholarships: 5 awards of $10,000 (Grade 12 or second-year CEGEP); renewal requires a 2.0 GPA and full-time course load
Applications for the undergraduate scholarships open January 1 and close March 31.
- Review the programme criteria and click Apply Now (Fairfax applicants contact their institution).
- Write essays: your Horatio Alger story, your Canadian journey, and reflection on a Horatio Alger Member you admire.
- Enter the counsellor's email for the Counsellor Certification Form.
- Enter the email of an unrelated adult over 21 who knows your adversities (Support Form Provider).
- Submit transcript and income verification.
Official links
Documents you will need
- High school transcript including Fall grades
- Income verification, usually a parent's tax form
- Counsellor Certification Form
- Support Form from an unrelated adult over 21
How selection works
Criteria: integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, commitment to post-secondary education, desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
