South Dakota Youth Facing Adversity Receive Part of $125,000 College Scholarship from New Program

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: March 7, 2006 | Copyright information

WASHINGTON, March 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Challenges, ranging from poverty to illness to abuse, have not deterred fifty high school seniors across the state of South Dakota from pursuing their dreams of a better future. In recognition of their determination, strength of character and academic promise, each is being awarded a Horatio Alger South Dakota Scholarship valued at $2,500 in support of their collegiate studies. (A complete list of the 2006 Horatio Alger South Dakota Scholars immediately follows this release.)

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