Honoring Quincy Jones

Legendary music producer, devoted philanthropist and 1995 Horatio Alger Award recipient passes away at age 91.

40 Years of Higher Education Scholarships

Horatio Alger Members inspiring and enabling young people to achieve the American Dream. 

Strive & Succeed

A publication about the Horatio Alger Association’s educational and Alumni programs

American Enterprise Summit

Inaugural event convened nearly 100 eighth-grade students from low-income communities across the country to learn about democracy, freedom and the American Dream.

Charity Navigator Rating 

For the 8th consecutive year, the Horatio Alger Association has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator in recognition of strong financial health and a commitment to transparency. 

77th Annual Horatio Alger Awards

Three-day event honored 11 New Members and 102 Scholars while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Association’s Scholarship Program.

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The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is committed to promoting the American Dream and ensuring it for future generations.

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OUR IMPACT

The Horatio Alger Association is one of the largest need-based scholarship providers in North America, enabling promising young people to pursue their dreams through higher education.

In addition to financial assistance, the Association provides academic, personal and wellness, and professional support services to enable its Scholars to graduate and succeed in their lives and careers.

37,000Scholars & Alumni in the United States and Canada

$265 MMawarded in scholarships since 1984

72%Scholar graduation rate compared to 20% national average for low-income students