Brenda Yan, a senior at South Tahoe High School, is one of a few students to receive the Horatio Alger California Scholarship.

These scholarships are made possible with generous support from the Carlyse and Arthur Ciocca Charitable Foundation in Northern California. Horatio Alger scholarship recipients have been chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to education, dedication to community service, and strength of character in overcoming personal obstacles to achieve academic excellence.

Each scholar will receive $5,000 that will go toward their college tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board.

In addition to the scholarship, the students have access to the following opportunities:

· Financial aid and scholarship counseling

· College readiness tools and assessments

· 24/7 support and referral services including crisis response and counseling resources

· Free housing opportunities provided by Campus Crest at 44 campuses across the nation

· Graduate school funding

· Access to a network of their peers and alumni through the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans website, Facebook and LinkedIn.