The Horatio Alger Association, through the generosity of its members, provides aid to students in all states who have displayed integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and demonstrate critical financial need.

This scholarship is for those who are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or are Roman Catholic and either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”

The Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Millennium Scholarship is used to bestow additional scholarships each year to four qualified Gov. Guinn Millennium Scholars, two each in Northern and Southern Nevada, who are majoring in elementary or secondary education with the intent of teaching in Nevada.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help in paying for school.