Making a Difference: LEADERS Magazine

Horatio Alger Members, whose stories confirm the enduring power of the American Dream, recognized for their outstanding leadership and contributions.

Introducing the 2026 Horatio Alger Award Recipients  

Horatio Alger Association recognizes this distinguished new class of Members for their lifelong achievements and commitment to ensuring the American Dream for future generations. 

The Forum

Meet the 2026 Horatio Alger Award Recipients and learn more about the Association’s initiatives, Members, and Scholars.

The Wall Street Journal: Introducing the Class of 2026 Horatio Alger Award Recipients

2026 Career & Technical Education Scholarships

Applications will be accepted through June 15.

more than
75 years

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

perseverance
excellence
integrity

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.

38,000Scholars & Alumni in the United States and Canada

$275 MMawarded in scholarships since 1984

73%Scholar graduation rate compared to 26% national average for low-income students

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