Horatio Alger California Orange County Scholarship Programs

50 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded
California Orange County Residents
Funded through the generosity of Association Member George L. Argyros

 

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The Horatio Alger California Orange County Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in Orange County, California who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger California Orange County Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Orange County, California, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (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, an explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
• be a resident of Orange County, California; and
• be a citizen of the United States