The Horatio Alger Association of Canada, the nation's largest provider of need-based scholarships announced the opening of its Vocational & Technical Education Scholarship application process. This scholarship can be used for trade and career programs at non-profit schools across Canada.
In total, 25 Horatio Alger scholarships valued at $3,000 each will be awarded to students this year.
To qualify, an applicant must have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credentials) by the spring of 2021, be enrolled in a three-years-or-less career or technical degree/certificate program in the fall of 2021, be under the age of 30, and be a Canadian citizen.
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. The Association offers separate scholarships for undergraduate studies. Since 2012, $8 million in scholarships have been awarded to 1,338 deserving young Canadians.
Students are encouraged to file their applications before the June 30, 2021 priority deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted until all scholarships have been awarded. 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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