The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger Association Members, Dennis R. Washington and Jim F. Dicke II. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United State

• Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
• Plan to attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution by September
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program
• that will lead to employment
• Not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income OR Pell Grant eligibility are required)
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a United States citizen