$25,000 Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarship

These scholarships are designed to support Canadian students who have overcome adversity and demonstrate perseverance, integrity, and financial need. Applicants submit one application to be considered for multiple programs, including national, provincial, and specialized awards.

Benefits

• National Entrepreneurial Scholarships: 10 awards at CAD $25,000 each
• Canadian Scholarships: 160 awards at CAD $10,000 each
• Québec Scholarships: 10 awards at CAD $10,000 each (for final‑year CÉGEP students entering university)
• Indigenous Achievement Scholarships: 5 awards at CAD $10,000 each (First Nation, Inuit, Métis students in final year of high school or CÉGEP)
• Fairfax Financial Entrance Awards: Amount varies; tied to specific institutions (e.g., UBC, McGill, University of Toronto, Memorial University, University of Manitoba, etc.)

• Canadian citizen
• High school junior/senior or CÉGEP student (depending on program)
• Family income must be $80,000 or less annual net income per household
• All applicants must have and maintain at least a 70 percent average.
• Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at a non‑profit, accredited Canadian university
• Counselor Certification Form and Support Form required
• High school transcript and income verification documents require
• In high school
• In college or university
• Looking for my next step
• In a postgraduate program