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Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarships

Win one of 10 scholarships valued at $25,000 for Grade 11 students across Canada starting a Bachelor's degree in Fall 2027.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

$25,000

Total value

Sep 1, 2027

Deadline

What you will need

One completed application (covers both Entrepreneurial and Canadian scholarships)
Short essay responses describing your journey and a member of the association you admire
High school transcript including your Fall grades
Income verification (typically your parents' tax form)
Counsellor Certification Form submitted by your school counsellor
Support Form completed by a non-relative adult over age 21

About this award

You can win one of 10 scholarships valued at $25,000 each. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep, there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a resilient student who has overcome adversity and wants to bring an entrepreneurial spirit to your chosen field of study. Before you start the application, check Horatio Alger Association of Canada's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close for your year. Selection criteria aren't published, ask Horatio Alger Association of Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Horatio Alger Association of Canada 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. Renewal conditions aren't listed, if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Horatio Alger Association of Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in any of the provinces or territories in Canada. To qualify, you must show a strong commitment to beginning a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university in Canada starting Fall 2027. You need to maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70% and prove financial need by showing an annual net income of $80,000 or less per household. Additionally, you must demonstrate your ability to be entrepreneurial in your field, be involved in community service and co-curricular activities, and show integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to high school or undergraduate students

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Entrepreneurship

Avoid thinking you need to have a registered company already.

Instead, describe your "entrepreneurial spirit" through leadership, innovation, and taking initiative in school projects or hobbies.

Detail exactly how you identify problems and create solutions.

Support

Avoid choosing a reference who only knows your academic grades.

Choose a Support Form Provider, an adult over 21 who isn't a relative, who can personally vouch for the hardships you've faced.

Ensure this person is ready to confirm your adversity story quickly.

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