Horatio Alger Scholar Graduates In the News

Smyrna student awarded $90,000 from Horatio Alger Association

SCSunTimes.com
August 5, 2010

On Aug. 5, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans announced that Seyer A. Baqi of Smyrna, Delaware has been awarded the Dennis R. Washington Achievement Scholarship to assist in funding his postgraduate education. Seyer will receive $90,000 from the association. Seyer was eligible for this scholarship because he is a 2006 alumnus of the Horatio Alger Delaware State Scholarship Program — an award given to high school seniors who overcame adversity and life obstacles while excelling in academics and contributing to their communities. The Dennis R. Washington Achievement Scholarship is awarded to students seeking graduate and professional degrees and is made possible by a $10 million grant from chairman emeritus and Horatio Alger member Dennis R. Washington, and his wife, Phyllis.

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Dohlman Earns Horatio Alger Award

Riceville Recorder
September 4, 2008

Tyler Dohlman, a 2004 graduate of Riceville Community High School, has been awarded the "Washington Family Horatio Alger Scholarship of Excellence Grant," a $40,000 award which will help in the funding of his post-graduate education. The grant is the newest scholarship program.

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Association 'invests' in Bountiful woman

Salt Lake Tribune
August 23, 2008

A Bountiful resident is one of the first scholars to be honored under a new program of the Horatio Alger Association, which awards those who overcome adversity in pursuit of education.

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AHS grad awarded new graduate scholarship for master's degree

Arvin Tiller
August 20, 2008

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is pleased to announce that Zenaida Gallardo of Arvin, California has been awarded the “Washington Family Horatio Alger Scholarship of Excellence Grant” to assist in funding for a post-graduate education. Zenaida is one of the first recipients of the newest scholarship program in the Association’s esteemed set of programs.

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Foley resident awarded Horatio Alger grant

Mobile Press-Register
August 15, 2008

Ashley D. McKain of Foley has been awarded the "Washington Family Horatio Alger Scholarship of Excellence Grant" by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The grant will help pay for her postgraduate education. McKain is one of the first recipients of the newest scholarship program in the association's set of programs.

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