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American Enterprise Summit for Middle School Scholars
In partnership with Close Up Foundation, the Horatio Alger Association’s American Enterprise Summit for Middle School Students is open to rising eighth-grade students. This is a fully funded opportunity for students. Ten students from each selected school will travel to Washington, D.C., gather with their peers from across the country, and discover and engage with successful leaders who reached their American Dream by overcoming adversity. Please complete the following application alongside a parent/guardian:
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