Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
AJ is compassionate, deeply inquisitive, & intelligent. Guided by strong morals & a natural knack for learning, he strives to be his best
Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!
America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.
Learn MoreWhy They Love Being a Student
Learning is the cornerstone of his goal to be successful. Proud of his achievements he continues to be determined and focused. He enjoys the social time and bonds he has created with peers and educators alike making school fun, meaningful, and memorable.
Favorite Subject & Why
He loves Reading/ELA because it challenges him to think critically. He’s fond of learning new words which encourages/feeds his curiosity by asking questions and doing his own research. He attempts to implement his gained knowledge in everyday dialogue.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
As a distinguished alumni of NYLF Pathways to STEM it would pay for future opportunities to attend in different states, gaining more experiences to learn and to support any other educational program(s) that he may be invited to/nominated for. It would also be added to his savings account to help pay for college.
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