2016 Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, commitment to pursue career or technical certification/degree, and a desire to contribute to society.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered eligible for Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program, applicants must:

-Have completed high school or plan to complete high school by Spring 2016 with plans to enroll at a community college for the first time by fall 2016.

-Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit community college in the United State.

-Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)

-Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity

-Be involved in community service activities

-Be younger than 30 years old

-Be a United States citizen

Application Requirements

To apply for the Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program, the following items must be completed by June 1, 2016: -An online application at application.horatioalger.org -High school transcript. Applicants should upload a transcript through the application. Transcripts must be submitted online. -Income verification. A copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). Income documentation must be submitted online.

-Documentation showing tuition and fees for school/program of choice.

-Proof of citizenship (if not born in the United States).

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