Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is a nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, that was founded in 1947 to promote and ensure the American Dream for future generations, honor the achievements of outstanding Americans who have succeeded in spite of adversity, and to emphasize the importance of higher education. The Association is committed to raising awareness about the power of promise of the American Dream and the boundless opportunities for success within the American free-enterprise system. The Association is named for the stories by author Horatio Alger, a 19th-century author of hundreds of dime novels in the "rags-to-riches" genre who extolled the importance of perseverance and hard work.

The association gives the annual Horatio Alger Award to exemplars of its ideals. It also grants scholarships and describes itself as the largest provider of need-based scholarships in the United States. All scholarships are funded by the members of the Horatio Alger Association. As of 2024, the association had given "more than $265 million in college scholarships to roughly 37,000 students".

In addition to its scholarships, the Association provides numerous services to prepare Scholars for post-secondary education and enable them to launch successful careers. With a focus on a whole-Scholar approach, the Horatio Alger Association provides academic support, personal and wellness support and professional support.