The Horatio Alger Association of Canada, the nation's largest provider of need-based scholarships, announced the opening of its scholarship application process on August 4 for students across Canada beginning their university studies in the fall of 2021.
A total of 170 need-based scholarships will be awarded:
- 160 Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, to high school and cegep students in every province and territory with plans to attend university, and;
- 10 Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarships, worth $10,000 each, to outstanding applicants nationwide who intend to pursue a business-related degree or have expressed a commitment to following an entrepreneurial career.
Horatio Alger scholarships are awarded to deserving students in financial need who have overcome significant adversity while demonstrating strength of character, strong academics, a commitment to pursuing higher education as well as a desire to contribute to society. Funds can be used for university studies. Separate scholarship programs exist for vocational & technical education studies and for indigenous students. Since 2012, $6.28 million in scholarships have been awarded to 1,126 deserving young Canadians.
"Education is the single most powerful guarantor of future success," said Prem Watsa, President of the Horatio Alger Association of Canada and a Member since 2012. "We are proud to offer these 170 scholarships to hardworking young Canadians and continue our investment in future generations."
Students are encouraged to file their applications before the October 26, 2020 deadline. The application form can be found on the Horatio Alger Association of Canada's website at https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/.
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