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January 9, 2018

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106 Resilient High School Students Each Awarded $25,000 through 2018 Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program

Horatio Alger Association awards more than $2.6 million annually through its National Scholarship Program, supporting young people across the United States and Canada who, despite facing adversities, remain committed to achieving educational success

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 9, 2018) – 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, today announced the 106 recipients of its prestigious 2018 Horatio Alger National Scholarship. These annual scholarships recognize outstanding students, who, in the face of great personal adversity, have exhibited an unwavering commitment to pursue their dreams through higher education.

Since the establishment of its scholarship programs in 1984, more than 25,000 students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada have received more than $143 million in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies. Administering one of the nation’s largest privately-funded, need-based financial aid programs for college students, the Association will award more than $2.6 million to its National Scholars in 2018.

“The Association is pleased to award this year’s selection of outstanding students with the 2018 Horatio Alger National Scholarship,” said Matthew Rose, president, Horatio Alger Association and 2013 Horatio Alger Award recipient. “Despite the significant challenges these students have faced in their young lives, they are deeply committed to pursuing higher education and serving their communities. My fellow Members and I applaud their perseverance and look forward to supporting and mentoring each of these Scholars as they continue on their journey towards a bright future.”

The 2018 Horatio Alger Association National Scholars are students who come from households with an average income of $12,996 per year but maintain an average GPA of 3.8. Each National Scholarship recipient is awarded $25,000 to apply toward the educational costs of the college or university of their choice and will have access to a variety of Association-provided resources including counseling and referral services, internship opportunities and Alumni connections.

In addition to the scholarship, each National Scholar will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. on April 5-7, 2018 to attend the Horatio Alger National Scholars Conference (NSC) and participate in college-preparedness and other educational sessions. There, Horatio Alger Scholars will have an opportunity to learn about the Association, its esteemed Members and the various support programs in which they can partake during their collegiate careers. In conjunction with the NSC, National Scholars will also be recognized at the Association’s 71^st Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies, during which the Association will induct 12 distinguished new Members – accomplished corporate, civic and cultural leaders. The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program and National Scholars Conference are wholly funded through private donations from Association Members and friends.

For a full list of Horatio Alger Association’s 2018 National Scholars, please click here. Follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #HoratioAlgerScholar.

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About Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans:
Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. The Association honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have accomplished remarkable successes in spite of adversity by bestowing upon them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime Members. Horatio Alger Members support promising young people with the resources and confidence needed to overcome adversity in pursuit of their dreams through higher education. Through the generosity of its Members and friends, in 2017, the Association awarded more than $18 million in undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarships across the United States and Canada, and also provided college support services to its Scholars. Since 1984, the Association has awarded more than $143 million in college scholarships to more than 25,000 deserving young people. For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.