Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarship

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a renewable award for Indigenous students from the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut starting a full-time four-year program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Horatio Alger Foundation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student from the North who has worked hard to overcome obstacles and needs financial help to start your post-secondary journey. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Horatio Alger Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Horatio Alger Foundation during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. This is a renewable award, meaning you may be able to get it again in future years. Renewal conditions aren't listed — confirm with Horatio Alger Foundation what you need to maintain to keep the funding.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of NT, YT, NU — provincial eligibility

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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