Paris High Student Awarded $25,000 Horatio Alger National Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. recently announced that Paris High School senior Isaiah Hampton is among the 105 high school seniors who receive its esteemed 2025 Horatio Alger National Scholarship. As a National Scholar, Hampton will receive a $25,000 college scholarship and access to various association-provided resources, including counseling and referral services, career exploration opportunities, and alums connections. Each month, Hampton is required to attend virtual meetings and complete assignments.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet certain criteria, such as demonstrating critical financial need, being involved in co-curricular and community service activities, displaying integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

“Adversity has been prevalent throughout my life. There have been obstacles I have had to overcome, but it has shaped who I am, who I was, and who I will live up to be,” stated Hampton. “This belief, that good things amount from good work has been instilled into me by my family. Furthermore, I am forever grateful for the many people who have helped me throughout this journey.”

Eligible students receive the National Scholarship awarded in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. As a National Scholar, Hampton will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during the spring to participate in the National Scholars Conference.

 

La Asociación de Estadounidenses Distinguidos Horatio Alger, Inc. anunció recientemente que el estudiante de último año de la Escuela Secundaria Paris, Isaiah Hampton, se encuentra entre los 105 estudiantes de último año de secundaria que reciben su estimada Beca Nacional Horatio Alger 2025. Como becario nacional, Hampton recibirá una beca universitaria de $ 25,000 y acceso a varios recursos proporcionados por la asociación, incluidos servicios de asesoramiento y referencia, oportunidades de exploración de carreras y conexiones con exalumnos. Cada mes, Hampton debe asistir a reuniones virtuales y completar tareas.

Para ser elegible para esta beca, los solicitantes deben cumplir con ciertos criterios, como demostrar una necesidad financiera crítica, participar en actividades cocurriculares y de servicio comunitario, mostrar integridad y perseverancia en la superación de la adversidad y mantener un promedio de calificaciones mínimo de 2.0.

“La adversidad ha prevalecido a lo largo de mi vida. Ha habido obstáculos que he tenido que superar, pero han dado forma a lo que soy, a lo que fui y a lo que llegaré a ser”, declaró Hampton. “Mi familia me ha inculcado esta creencia de que las cosas buenas son fruto del buen trabajo. Además, estaré eternamente agradecido a todas las personas que me han ayudado a lo largo de este viaje”.

Los estudiantes elegibles reciben la Beca Nacional otorgada en los cincuenta estados y el Distrito de Columbia. Como Becario Nacional, Hampton recibirá un viaje con todos los gastos pagados a Washington, D.C., durante la primavera para participar en la Conferencia Nacional de Becarios.