News - August 30, 2021 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2021 Contact Carly Colombo  [email protected] PRESS RELEASE Eight Resilient Horatio Alger Scholars Awarded Dennis Washington Leadership Graduate Scholarships In partnership with the Horatio Alger Association, the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation provides scholarships of up to $120,000 to Horatio Alger Alumni Scholars who wish to pursue masters, professional, or doctoral degrees WASHINGTON,…

News - February 6, 2024 - James Donnelly, Founder and Chairman of Castle Group, to Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award   The Horatio Alger Association names 11 outstanding individuals, each of whom has overcome adversity to achieve professional and personal success, to its Member Class of 2024  WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2024) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements…

News - September 20, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 20, 2023 CONTACT:Jaime Gialloreto484-385-2934 (office)[email protected] Horatio Alger Association Earns Prestigious Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating for 7th Consecutive Year  WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2023) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, has received the coveted…

News - January 18, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 18, 2023 CONTACT:Carly Colombo484-385-2934 (office)[email protected] S. Donald Sussman, Founder and Chairman of Paloma Partners, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award Horatio Alger Association names 13 outstanding individuals, each of whom has overcome adversity to achieve professional and personal success, to its Member Class of 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 18, 2023) – Horatio Alger Association…

While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.

News - May 4, 2016 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2016 CONTACT:McKenna Young484-385-2913 (office)[email protected] In Advance of 2016 Presidential Election, Horatio Alger Association to Release 12th State of Our Nation’s Youth Survey  Commissioned by the Association and conducted by Hart Research Associates and Dr. Gregory Wolniak of New York University, the survey examines key issues affecting young Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 4, 2016) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a…

News - December 6, 2016 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 6, 2016 CONTACT:McKenna Young484-385-2913 (office)[email protected] Chicago Business Leader and Renowned Philanthropist Mellody Hobson to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger AwardHoratio Alger Association names 11 exceptional individuals, each of whom has overcome significant challenges to achieve professional and personal success, to its Member Class of 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 6, 2016) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans,…

News - January 15, 2015 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2015 CONTACT:Meg Kane484-385-2938 (office)[email protected] 40 California Students Awarded 2014 Horatio Alger/Cortopassi Family Foundation Vocational Scholarships In partnership with the Cortopassi Family Foundation, Horatio Alger Association launches an innovative new scholarship program targeting students focused on vocational careers WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2015) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a…

The Horatio Alger Association will soon launch a new online portal and mobile app to enable Alumni to expand our community, build personal and professional relationships, and stay informed about important announcements and events.

News - December 6, 2016 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 6, 2016 CONTACT:McKenna Young484-385-2913 (office)[email protected] Three-Time Super Bowl Champion and Denver Broncos EVP of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger AwardHoratio Alger Association names 11 exceptional individuals, each of whom has overcome significant challenges to achieve professional and personal success, to its Member Class of 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 6,…