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

Leadership Updates

Horatio Alger Association selects Lesley Albanese as new CEO and promotes Constantine G. Katsarakis to COO

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Beacon of Hope Scholarship Program

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

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11 Accomplished Leaders Selected for Prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger Award

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The Forum

Meet the 2024 Horatio Alger Award Recipients and learn more about the Association’s initiatives, Members, and Scholars

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Biennial Report
(2023-2024)

Highlighting the Association’s accomplishments and plans for the future

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Against The Odds & The Next Generation

Discover the inspiring stories of perseverance and success of Horatio Alger Members and Scholars

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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.

Who We Are

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.

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