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Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Award
$25k
Deadline
Oct 25, 2026
161 days remaining
Overview
$25,000 scholarship for students who have faced and overcome significant adversity. 106 awards annually. Application typically due in late October — verify current cycle dates on the official site.
Who qualifies
U.S. high school senior; minimum 2.0 GPA; demonstrated critical financial need (under $55,000 adjusted gross family income); exhibited integrity and perseverance through adversity; planning to enroll in a U.S. accredited college.
Topics
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Last verified May 16, 2026 · source: nationals