Provided by Horatio Alger Association
The Career & Technical Scholarship is offered by the Horatio Alger Association to support deserving young people who are overcoming significant challenges and are committed to pursuing higher education. The scholarship provides financial assistance and comprehensive support to advance their education.
Award amount
$2,500
Number of awards
300 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 15, 2026
Time to apply
15–30 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be committed to pursuing higher education
Must be overcoming significant challenges
Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $100,000 or less)
Be under the age of 35
Be a United States citizen
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
Join thousands of students who have found scholarship opportunities that fit their goals.
Surface scholarships aligned with your background, major, and timeline.
See what is closing soon so you can prioritize high-impact applications.
Explore more awards beyond this page in minutes, not hours of searching.
Stop searching blindly. Get personalized scholarship matches based on your profile and qualifications.
Scholarships similar to this one