Horatio Alger Louisiana Scholarship Program

The 2008 Horatio Alger Louisiana Scholarship program will be awarded in spring 2008.

50 $10,500 Scholarships Awarded*
Funded through the generosity of Association Member William J. Doré

**IMPORTANT**
All recipients must plan to attend and enroll in one of the five schools listed below to be awarded the Louisiana Scholarship.

The Horatio Alger Louisiana Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Louisiana 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 Louisiana Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Louisiana, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• students must plan to attend and enroll in one of the following five schools to be awarded the Louisiana Scholarship
  • Loyola University- New Orleans
  • McNeese State University
  • Tulane University
  • University of New Orleans
  • Xavier University
• 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); and
• be a resident of Louisiana; and
• be a citizen of the United States

*There will be 10 scholarships awarded at each of the five schools.