Horatio Alger Association of Canada

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Horatio Alger Canada Vocational and Technical Education Scholarships

Horatio Alger Association of Canada, Canada

Scholarship overview

Horatio Alger Canada awards vocational, technical and trades scholarships to students with financial need entering hands-on training at public or not-for-profit institutions in Canada. The 2026 application is closed; an interest form is available for the 2027 cycle.

Award Information

  • Completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
  • Enrolled in hands-on vocational, technical or trades training for Fall 2026 at a public or not-for-profit institution
  • Household annual net income of $80,000 or less ($100,000 or less for BC awards)
  • Under 35
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada (British Columbia for the BC awards)
  • Crown Lift VTE: certificate or diploma in business administration, construction trades, engineering, graphic design, manufacturing/production/welding or sales/marketing; not prerequisite courses
  • BC awards also require demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • VTE Scholarship: 25 awards of $3,000
  • Crown Lift VTE Scholarship: 3 awards of $3,000
  • Horatio Alger Seaspan VTE Scholarship (BC): 55 awards of $3,400
  • Horatio Alger Skills and Trades Scholarship (BC): 70 awards of $9,000

Application window May 1 to June 30; the 2026 application is closed.

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