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$5 Million in College Scholarships Awarded to High School Juniors Through Horatio Alger State Scholarship Program

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August 28, 2023

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$5 Million in College Scholarships Awarded to High School Juniors Through Horatio Alger State Scholarship Program

The Horatio Alger Association awards college scholarships valued at $10,000 or more through its State Scholarship Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 28, 2023) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger State Scholarship. These annual scholarships recognize outstanding students from across the nation who remain committed to pursuing higher education despite facing great personal adversity.  

The Horatio Alger Association was established in 1947 to encourage young people to pursue their version of the American Dream. Since the establishment of its scholarship programs in 1984, the Horatio Alger Association has become one of the largest privately funded, need-based scholarship providers in the United States and Canada. Today, through its Members, the Association continues educating students about the economic and personal opportunities afforded them through the two nations’ free-enterprise systems. By the 40th anniversary of the Association’s scholarship program in 2024, more than $247 million will be awarded in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 37,000 deserving students.

“Through our State Scholarship program, we provide more than just the financial means for students to further their education. We offer well-rounded support including mentorship and internship opportunities, financial aid counseling, mental health services and more,” says James F. Dicke II, chairman of the Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient. “We are proud to invest in talented and determined students – students we know will make a tremendous impact on their communities and beyond.”

“It is a joy to see students across the nation gain access to higher education through Horatio Alger State Scholarships, said Terrence J. Giroux, the executive director of the Association. “For lower-income students, college is often just out of reach, simply because of financial barriers. Providing equal access to higher education ensures every student has the opportunity to pursue their dreams.”

The 2024 Horatio Alger State Scholars come from households with an average annual income of $25,514 while maintaining an average GPA of 3.88. Each State Scholarship recipient is awarded $10,000 to apply toward educational costs of the college or university of their choice.

State Scholarships are funded through the generosity of the following individuals and organizations:

For more information about the Horatio Alger Association and to see a full listing of its 2023 State Scholars, please click here. Follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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 2022, the Association awarded more than $18 million in undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarships to over 1,800 students across the United States and Canada, and provided college support and mentoring services to its Scholars. By the 40th anniversary of the Association’s scholarship program in 2024, more than $247 million will be awarded in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 37,000 deserving students. For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

2024 Horatio Alger State Scholars

Alabama: Riley Anderson, AlTerrius Beasley, Craig Davis, Brianna Flores, Asharia Marzette, Mathieu Michell, Theresa Nguyen, Aleigha Poole, Jakaden Preyear

Alaska: Isabelle Carig, Katrina Katoanga

Arizona: Jenna Bogda, Maria Campos, Gweneth Felo, Nicolo Greco, Cristian Jeronimo, Natalie Medrano Mosqueda, Hawa Muya, Ana Vigil Rios, Samantha Young

Arkansas: Emily Alexander, Emily Ashby, Claire Clifton, Akira Forrest-Mock, Hailey Langley, Bianca Thomas, Madi Wood

California: Roberto Adame, Hannah Anderson, Drew Barranco Landa, Miguel Angel Contreras, Trinity Cortez-Ansley, Ivan Cruz, Susan Cruz, Kimmy Dang, Scott Eisenberg, Paris Falcon, Isabella Gamble, Priti Garcia, Jonathan Garnica, Antonio Garza, Emily Ha, Kelly Ha, Alex Herrera Martinez, Madison Jackson, Ana Jochola, Avalon Kail, Allyssa Kirkpatrick, Kalina Lee, Leyun Liu, Andy Maldonado, Anasol Martinez-Garcia, Brenda Mendoza, Jesus Michel, Karla Morales, Noor Muhammad, Brandon Navarrete, Pedro Nevarez, Fatima Olvera, Aniela Patalita, Adoniya Paul, Andrea Perez, Oliver Petersen, Iris Pichardo, Emily Rodriguez, Johnathan Ruiz, Isaiah Sabiniano, Simone Smith, Azra Tabak, Jaquelyn Tovar Diaz, Jazmine Trinh, Santiago Vega, Vianey Velez, Edward Wang, Rachel Wong, Edgar Zarate, Mandy Zhao

Colorado: Kaitlin Cassell, Analysia Maes, Blair Minnard, Gianna Mirshamsi, Sityena Muzeyen, Maximilian Nacius, Giselle Pineda, Peyton Porter, Alana Tran

Connecticut: Aemun Burhan, Cassandra Burke, Mya Bynoe, Ashlyn Flood, Alona Gunn, Pedro Nascimento, Katheryn Regan, Mia Rivera, Pyo Tarapi

Delaware: Sultan Darilmaz, Vivian Felipe-Lucas, Alexis Hagaman, Elena Tamba

Florida: Aida Canetti, Aelexys Carley, Amber Carpio, Karla Chavez, Elizabeth De Jesus, Sena Dooley, Raya Feraydooni, Taylor Low, Cristobal Lugardo-Lopez, Allaura Mandelbaum, Carys Martinez, Shekena Mompremier, Jasi-Ann Moore, Ana Paulino Melo, Thomas Neuberger, Salma Rabizadeh, Yasmin Ramirez, Christopher Raphael, Xhevia Roko, Lailyn Valenzuela

Georgia: Jean Absin, Gabrielle Bankston, Marrissa Bastien, Lucas Bauza, Tally Bosquez, Kloie Brewster, Azaria Burts, Tatiyana Church, Orit Endalk, Gracy Garcia, Miriam Garcia, Jaylon Garrett, Martin Gonzalez, Sophia Guo, Camila Gutierrez Reyes, Lapidoth Iyiola, Nashra Khan, Gabriela Lowe, Madison Lowrance, Haggith Martinez, Matthew McCrory, Nathan Mercer, Nohemi Neri, Lyric Parrish, Jessie Pickett, Sheridan Pruitt, Rebeca Reyes, Pauline Sanders, Gracy Wah, Skylar Whitmen, Samuel Woldegiorgis, Mireya Yanez, Aaron Yang, Moira Yim

Hawaii: Memphis Savage, Helen Tien My Tran

Idaho: Lyned Ernist, Abigail Fitzgerald, Kasey Hendren, Katelyn Kinyon, Jonathan Munoz, Britany Phillips, Kaylee Walker

Illinois: Areen Al-Safarini, Savannah Barnes, Jaretsy Espinosa, Christian Fithian-Morales, Jaleesa Hamilton, Tyrah Jenkins, Ashley Lamberti, Manuela Maco, Ivan Martinez, Steffini McDowell, Edgar Nava, Tiniah Perkins, Bella Ramirez, Daisy Rodriguez, Alexa Santillan Mondragon, Delaney Sievers, Katlin Tripp

Indiana: Tameen Alfaress, Blake Braden, Breanna Brooks, Maxwell Burton, Kerry Guo, Ethan Huber, Jasmine Iniguez, Ahtziri Pelayo, Jetzabel Rivera-Lopez, Laci Roy

Iowa: Lexi Althiser, Lexie Bingham, Maya Carrizales, Landen DeWitt, Jed Lake, Siomara Luna-Garcia, Olivia Marti, Sydney Schmuecker, Anh Tran, Gabriella Vega

Kansas: Onyx Galarneau, Sofia Garza, Dustin Monroe, Anthony Mosley, Gabbriella Sammon, Anahi Sanchez, Jaycee Tyler

Kentucky: Emerson Cardoza, Rene East, Landan Eirk, Brittany Hamilton, Kaylea Maynard, Amy Roblero-Perez, Zion Scott, Noah Yarbrough

Louisiana: Kennedy Barber, Ryan Beyeaux, Amir Capps, Destin Carlin, Keagan Griffin, Xichen He, Gabriella Nguyen

Maine: Kaylynn Ballard, Colin Dunn, Kayliy Folco, Emma Junkins, Cassandra Kromer, Hope Nadeau, Michaela Pettersen, Destiney Samare, Elise Sawyer, Christopher Seiders

Maryland: Kaitlyn Bassford, Joy Gyamfi, Van Le Tran, Steven Liang, Hillary Ojeikere, Aisosa Oviasogie, Opeyemi Oyewusi, Aaeris Pourghassemi, Naomi Tadesse, Brianan Teal, Akiru Udwattage

Massachusetts: Julia Acampora, Cindy Gomez, Ashley Jane, Jamilah Kasozi, Sophia Ngo, Kacie O’Brien, Nateh Claudia Panyere, Abraham Pereira, Joshua Rodgriguez Ortiz

Michigan: Christine Balde, Kimberly Barron, Annon Billingsley, Jeniya Coleman, Audrey Cooper, Welles Harrington, Jesse Hartman, Ahmed Jawad, Le’la-Joy Matthews, Sophia Monticelli, Kaylyn Moore, Jorja Napier, Nevaeh Nesbitt, Kaden Pokora, Ava Williams

Minnesota: Kowsar Ahmed, Savanah Chapel, Ariel Fang, Lavender Lee, Lena Lee, Emmerson McCorquodale, Xiani Medina, Angie Thao, Jorge Vargas

Mississippi: Ingrid Flores, Pakera Hurst, Kaylin Jones, Kelis Malone, Colby Martin, Hannah Oswalt, Candace Schwartz, Markavia Thompson, Cindy Tran

Missouri: Yuridia Abrego, Bryson Gates, Olivia Goehrig, Reese Grassman, LeAra Hopson, Bailey Hutler, Corey Larry, Leah Schunemeyer, Audrey Staley, Rita Xioa

Montana: Kodi Boone, Juliette Cheff, Jonah Hetzler, McKenna Hutchinson, Frida Kelly, Chase Maxwell, Nevica McCarvel, Quinn Newman, Keanu Ng, Angelica Ochoa

Nebraska: Hannah Devlin, BreAnn Warren, Talie Wilson

Nevada: Ar’iel El’ohym, Samantha Moore, Rhiannon O’Dell, Esther Odegbesan, Gabriel Olson

New Hampshire: Ashley Follansbee, Jennifer Guo, Katherine Guo, Natalie Herrera, Mackenzie Verdiner

New Jersey: Jessica Ambrosio, Anasia Currie, Kristy Garcia, Imania Mohamed, Catherine Montenegro, Faith Ndichu, Jennifer Pardo, Brialis Phan, Josephine Quezada, Daniella Serdyuk, Christina Tashji, Jaelyn’Miri Tatem, Daniel Youssef

New Mexico: Ramon Enriquez III, Nanabah Largo, Mika Lucero, Tiyeisha Rafael, Hannah Watkins

New York: Ellen Alvarez, Jennifer Aucaquizhpi, Emani Campbell, Tatiana Castillo, Sandy Chi, Shamania Chowdhury, Natalia Cornish, Raana Forgah, Kimberlyn German, Sunny Huang, Caleb Kinley, Jason Lee, Magaly Mendoza, Alisha Peralta, Tanisha Raina, Ayesha Rana, Bryanna Smith-Dillio, Jayden Swygert, Matthew Xochitecatl

North Carolina: Jordan Braga, Aiden Bryant, Hannah Campos, Tyler Chen, Sheba Gage, Lillian Graham, Caleb Hartsell, Lilly Kohout, Kim Lam, Kishawn Pate, Hannah Schmidt, Gabrielle Tracy

North Dakota: Isabella Aaker

Ohio: Layne Becerril-Barrera, Jaden Bridgett, Alayna Crum, Bridgett Eckman, Emma Fugate, Nathaniel Guyton, Amelia Hay, Kaylee Jakubisin, Ella Joliat, Khina Karki, Jaden Napier, Caroline O’Malley, Synai Peters Hardiman, Autumn Robinson, Hunter Slack, Hannah Souders, Riley Wilson, Emerald Wray

Oklahoma: Sophia Chavez, Victor Hernandez, Zayden Fox, Lexy Poyner, Madison Ray, Ericka Salinas, Jesse Smyth, Garret Strickland, Evan Waters

Oregon: Fatima Al-Shiblawi, Vanessa Brown, Jazmin Cobian, Velinda Flores Ceja, Andrea Sanchez-Garavito, Jason Valdivia Gonzalez, Elizabeth Marshall-Hendrix, Colton Peterson, Jeanne Windom

Pennsylvania: Diane Arias, Angela Al-Hourani, Kylianna Bruno, Taylor Devilbiss, Tyler Dulkis, William Dwyer, Hannah Florczak, Lillian Groover, Jasmine Hersh, Mariah Hughes, Alison Minnier, Nathaly Orduna, Kylah Pinckney, Mohamad Shareef, Angelique Smalls, Sara Srun, Micah Wood

Rhode Island: Julissa Davis, Grace Rutherford, Robert Wade

South Carolina: Mariyah Bennett, Yoali Garcia, Preston Garrett, Ahava Folk, Dharma Lane, Rachel McKnight, Katelynn Ryan, Zoe Stritch

South Dakota: Debby Liberty Campbell, Kaelyn Hanley, Cindy Khuu, Avienda Margheim, Isayah Price, Dena Yellowearings

Tennessee: Bentley Anthony, Kirsten Fox, Kayla Harville, Addison Huddleston, Sunnie Ishii, Hannah McCoy, Huyen Nguyen, Georgia Sells, Analise Williams

Texas: Moyinoluwa Ajayi, Mayte Aleman, Jonas Apacible, Carla Araguz, Marissa Arana, Slayton Batts, Alyssa Benavidez, Sasha Cabral, Alondra Delgado, Danielle Durante, Princess Edogiawerie, Fernanda Escamilla, Daniella Escojido, Josiah Villarreal Flores, Emmanuel Garcia, Addison McKenna Goncalo, Adriana Gonzalez, Alyssa Gray, Hanah Kim, Sergio Long, Treana Macks, Joshua Martinez, Blake Maulsby, Bertha Medeles, Samantha Mujica, Jesus Soto, Vivian Souvannachack, Adetoun Taiwo, Jordan Tetro

Utah: Alex Bertasso, Gabriela Delagadillo, Spencer Douglass, Izry Garcia-Medina, Emilee Linarte, Purity Mason, Daniela Monzalvo, Katherine Wilson

Virginia: Rahaf Almfarrej, Desiree Call, Emily Campos, Julie Portillo Diaz, Irisha Fulgham, Nicole Martin, Alexandria McKeon, Sarai Passmore, Lilli Showers, Jenelle Smith, Madison Smith, A’aliyah Starks

Washington: Stanley Chan, Cristal Ramirez Garcia, Kun Lee, Janeyra Mendoza, Alexis Menson, Yaretsi Munguia, Brody Richardson, Benny Salazar Zarate, Jason Taylor, Marai Tubbs

Washington D.C.: Micha Burnett, Lucious Crawford, Shaniya Taylor

West Virginia: Mostafa Foual, Addison Fletcher, Blake Hudson, Maci Kaiser, Devin Lew, Lainey Price, Faith Ray, Chelsia Workman

Wisconsin: Aubrey Fricke, Giselle Rodriguez, Corbin Holm, Amber Khan, Syndey Magnuson, Natalie Rodriguez, Andrea Rosenthal, Aliyah Tafoya, Yesenia Robles Xolot

Wyoming: Selena Call, Jaden Hartman, Amiya DeFoe-Love, Gabriel Matthews, Justice Nelson, David West