National Career & Technical Scholarship

While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.
For current high school seniors and non-traditional students interested in pursuing an associate’s degree or certificate program

Eligibility Requirements:

- Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
- Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
- Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
- May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
- Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $65,000 or less)
- Be under the age of 35
- Be a United States citizen