Undergraduate State Scholarships

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.

Applicants must be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of the application year, with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation. Applicants should exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution), demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, be a United States citizen and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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Acceptance StartDecember 1, 2025
Deadline March 1, 2026
Number of Awards Granted106

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Enrollment Levels
Academic
GPA2
Financial
Financial Need Required
Yes
Miscellaneous
Extracurriculars