Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program and Ohio Scholarships

Available To: 
Bucyrus High School
Available To: 
Wynford High School
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Colonel Crawford High School
Available To: 
Buckeye Central High School
Available To: 
Galion High School
Available To: 
Crestline High School
Available To: 
Wayside Christian
Available To: 
Crawford County
Available To: 
Ohio
Available To: 
Nationwide
Required Gender: 
Women
Required Gender: 
Men
GPA Requirement: 
2.0
Need Based: 
Yes
Application Deadline: 
10/30/2011

Criteria:

  • Enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2012, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation
  • A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the U.S. (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution.)
  • Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided)
  • Involvement in co-curricular and community activities
  • Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0
  • United States Citizenship

Amount: $20,000
Number Awarded: 104 national awards($20,000); 16 state awards ($5,000)
Renewable:
Contact:
For more information and to complete the online application, go to https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm or Phone (866) 763-9228

Details:
Application includes letter of support, an official high school transcript, certifications form, a copy of parent/guardians 2010 individual federal tax return, and an income verification cover sheet. Supplemental materials should be mailed to:
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs
PO Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030