Who can apply for the Career & Technical Education Scholarship?
To be eligible for the Career & Technical Education Scholarship, applicants must be under the age of 35 at the time of applying. In addition to being a United States citizen, applicants must have earned a high school diploma, high school equivalency credential, or will complete this requirement by the application deadline. More information on eligibility requirements can be found
HERE.
I plan to attend college in the fall. Can I attend any school if awarded the Career & Technical Scholarship?
No. Students planning to attend college in the Fall must be enrolled in a Career & Technical degree/certificate at a not-for-profit institution such as a community college or technical school. The scholarship cannot be used at a for-profit institution.
Can I use this scholarship towards a Bachelors or Masters Degree?
No, this scholarship is for scholars pursuing an Associate level or technical degree/certificate (2 year or less program) at a not-for-profit school.
When are the winners notified? Are applicants who have not won also notified?
Only awardees will be notified. Applicants who are awarded will be notified via email and mail at their time of their selection. A listing of recipients will also be posted online at
scholars.horatioalger.org.
If I am awarded a Horatio Alger Association Scholarship, how will I receive my money?
Disbursement information will be sent to you each year in May and January. You will be asked to go online and request your funds for the upcoming semester at that time. We send the check directly to your college to be credited to your account. Scholarship funds may be used for any costs associated with their program including tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, childcare, etc..
If I were to receive the scholarship and then transfer to a new institution, would I still receive my scholarship?
This is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be dependent on the new institution, changes to your program, and amount previously disbursed prior to transfer.
I was just awarded the Career & Technical Education Scholarship but my tuition is due soon. Is there a way the Association can expedite my check or notify my school of this award?
Once your request for funds has been approved online, you are able to download/print an approval letter to show your school. The letter will state you were awarded a scholarship through our Association and they may anticipate receiving a check in the coming weeks. However, the Association will not expedite a check to your school.
Can I receive the full $2,500 on my disbursement at one time?
No. The Horatio Alger Association will not approve or award the full $2,500 to a scholar at one time at any point. The amount you are allowed to request each term depends on your program length.
Does a check get sent to my school once I submit a request online?
When you submit your request online, the Association will review each request before approving. Once approved, it may take up to 30 days for a check to be sent to your school
What is the amount of the scholarship?
The scholarship award is up to $2,500. Scholars will fill out a disbursement request each eligible semester where the maximum amount is based on their program length.
Can the scholarship be used for exclusively online degrees?
No, this scholarship will not be awarded for exclusively online programs.
Do I have to complete the application in one sitting?
No. You can save your work and return to your application at any time before the deadline.
Can the funds be used at a 4 year school?
Scholars attending a not-for-profit, 4 year school will be asked to provide documentation from their school to confirm they are enrolled in an Associate Degree or eligible program. The scholarship does not support 4 year degree programs or for-profit institutions.
What happens if I am awarded a CTE scholarship and change my program of study?
Scholars must pursue the program they were awarded for to be eligible to receive and benefit from the scholarship. If a scholar changes their program, this may result in forfeiting your funds. Scholars should contact the Association with questions.
How can I contact the Association if I have questions about the scholarship program?
If you do not find an answer to your question in the FAQ’s, please email
[email protected] or call toll-free at 844-422-4200, Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 Eastern Time.
