Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a non-profit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced the 106 recipients of its prestigious 2020 Horatio Alger National Scholarship.
Philip Krotenok of Parlin, a student at the Middlesex County Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge, and Ricardo Garcés of North Brunswick, a student at the The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, were among the students, who, in the face of great personal adversity, have exhibited an unwavering commitment to pursue their dreams through higher education, according to information provided by the association.
The 2020 Horatio Alger Association National Scholars are students who come from households with an average income of $17,675 per year while maintaining an average GPA of 3.84. Each National Scholarship recipient is awarded $25,000 to apply toward 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, career exploration opportunities and Alumni connections, according to the statement.
In addition to the scholarship, each National Scholar will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. from April 2-4 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 73rd Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies, during which the association will induct 14 new members.
The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program and National Scholars Conference are wholly funded through private donations from association members and friends.
