Horatio Alger Franklin Scholarship

25 $10,000 Scholarships Awarded
Funded through the generosity of The Pew Charitable Trusts

Funded through a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Franklin Scholars Program annually awards $10,000 scholarships to 25 students in the state of Pennsylvania. The program is designed to increase student understanding and appreciation of the contributions of Benjamin Franklin and Horatio Alger, Jr.

The Franklin Scholars Program provides financial assistance to high school seniors in the state of Pennsylvania 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 Franklin Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;;
• intend to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution in the United States (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 Pennsylvania; and
• be a citizen of the United States