Horatio Alger Florida Scholarship Program

50 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded
Funded through the generosity of H. Wayne and Marti Huizenga
Broward, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties

The Horatio Alger Florida Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the counties of Broward, Martin, and St. Lucie in the State of Florida 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 Florida Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be enrolled full time as a high school senior, 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;
• be a resident of and attend school in Broward, Martin, or St. Lucie counties in the State of Florida; and
• be a citizen of the United States