Horatio Alger scholarship winners announced

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has announced the winners of the Horatio Alger North Dakota Scholarship sponsored by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation. The Horatio Alger State Scholars are chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to education, their dedication to community service, and strength of character in overcoming personal obstacles to achieve academic excellence.

“We are truly honored to offer these deserving students the opportunity to pursue a college education,” said Tony Novelly, president and CEO of the Horatio Alger Association. “We know that they will carry on the Horatio Alger values of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity as they continue with their education and pursue careers.”

Each scholar will receive $5,000 that will go toward his or her college tuition, fees, books, on-campus room and board, and other education-related expenses. In addition to the scholarship, the students will receive:

*Financial aid guidance to assist in the selection of and preparation for college.

*Access to the association’s website, where students can create online profiles, search for fellow scholars, update their personal information, submit disbursement requests, and direct questions to the association.

*Access to a toll-free information line to speak with program coordinators for assistance with questions about their scholarships and other educational programs.

The Horatio Alger Association’s scholarship programs are funded by its Members, friends of the organization, and other foundations. Since 1989, the Association has provided $1,016,500 in scholarships to high school seniors from North Dakota.

Area 2012 Horatio Alger North Dakota Scholarship recipients are:

*Kaitlyn K. Ebel, Zeeland Public School, Zeeland

*Annika K. Eckholm, Wing High School, Wing

*Jeremy G. Gusaas, Ellendale High School, Ellendale

*Jenna M. Ingram, Hope-Page Public School, Page

*Alexandra M. Mills, Oakes High School, Oakes

*Sean M. Nelson, Lisbon High School, Lisbon

*Mary A. Wagner, Wing High School, Wing

Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans celebrates those individuals in our society whose determination and hard work enabled them to overcome life’s obstacles to achieve success.

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