Inspiring. Building. Transforming.

Horizons National is an award-winning, tuition-free, academic and enrichment program serving low-income, public school students on the campuses of independent schools, colleges, and universities across the country.

We Believe in the Promise of
Opportunity for All Children

The Problem Gaps – of opportunity and
achievement – continue to grow between low-income students and
their more fortunate peers. Learn more ›

The Opportunity Horizons students discover the joy of learning, the skills for success, and the inspiration to realize their dreams. Learn more ›

The Results Increased school attendance. Improved self-esteem. Better grades. A love of learning. And a high school graduation rate of 97%. Learn more ›

#6WeeksOfHappiness

See what's happening across the Horizons network!

“Being a part of Horizons to me is being part of a family.” Horizons Teacher

“I have an appetite for math this morning!” Horizons Second Grader

“I think Horizons is my heart.” Horizons Fourth Grader

“Horizons allowed me to dream...it let me see beyond my everyday world.” Horizons Graduate

“My son is more confident and willing to try new things.” Horizons Parent

HORIZONS provides its students with high-quality programs, outside of the traditional school year, to support academic achievement and healthy youth development.

HORIZONS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS RETURN EVERY YEAR Lasting connections build greater impact Learn More

HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE A love of learning becomes a way of life Learn More

HORIZONS GRADUATES GO ON TO ATTEND COLLEGE or some form of post-secondary education Learn More

In Their Words

Chris Guidarelli, Horizons Teacher >> Ginnie German, Horizons Teacher >> Isabel Ceballos, Executive Director >> Kevin Thompson, Horizons Graduate >>

News & Media

The Legacy of Dr. Edward Zigler

Horizons National reflects on the impact of Dr. Edward Zigler

Study Confirms Horizons Works!

Low-income students who participate in Horizons programs have better school attendance, higher academic outcomes, fewer disciplinary referrals, and fewer grade retentions.