Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarships

500 scholarships at up to $2,500 each The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger Association Members, Dennis R. Washington and Jim F. Dicke II. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Eligibility Criteria: Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential) Cannot be taking pre-requisite courses and must be enrolled in your program Must be enrolled full-time by Fall 2022 to be eligible. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States 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 under the age of 30 Be a United States citizen Funds may be used for any costs associated with earning a degree/certificate including, but not limited to: tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.