2025 Horatio Alger National Scholarship Recipients 

The Horatio Alger Association awarded $2.6 million in undergraduate need-based scholarships to 105 outstanding high school juniors who have persevered through significant hardships to pursue higher education.  

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

Beacon of Hope Scholarship Program

Providing access to higher education for foreign-born survivors of human trafficking and refugees

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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.

Every year the Association awards $18 million in scholarships to approximately 1,900 students who have critical financial need and are persevering through adversity.

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 16% national average for low-income students

Featured News

Discover more news about the Horatio Alger Association, its Members, and Scholars.

08.16.24 – Gulf coast Media

Elberta Middle School students gain insight into civic engagement at American Enterprise Summit

08.14.24 – Florida trend

Florida Icon: Ramola Motwani

06.05.24 – The Fresno bee

Farmersville grad, a Horatio Alger Scholar, sees mother and sister as biggest role models