Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Amari Vargas

Amari is a curious 8-year-old with a big love for learning! With a bright smile and a curious mind to discover how things work!

Quarter-Finalist

Currently 8th

in the Quarter-Finals
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Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!

Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday the 7th of May at 7PM PDT
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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.

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Why They Love Being a Student

Being a student is his favorite , everyday is a new day to discover the world

Favorite Subject & Why

Science is his favorite subject , because he loves learning about animals and the world around him

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

We will be able to visit lots of museums, invest in stem kits and save for college.

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