Ariyah

Ariyah is curious, kind, and fearless in learning—her bright personality uplifts everyone, and she inspires others to dream boldly.

Placed 16th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Ariyah in this year's competition. Your participation made a huge impact for The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.



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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

Ariyah loves being a student because she is naturally curious and creative. She enjoys discovering how things work and isn’t afraid to ask questions. Watching her learn is beautiful because every new lesson feels like a new adventure to her. She loves the excitement of understanding something new and takes pride in figuring things out on her own.

Favorite Subject & Why

Science is Ariyah’s favorite subject because it lets her explore and discover. She loves animals and enjoys seeing how things work, even taking things apart just to understand them. She likes mixing things together to see how they react and observing what happens. Science allows her creativity and curiosity to come alive.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

This award would be a powerful foundation for Ariyah’s future. It would help nurture her curiosity through educational tools, books, and opportunities that allow her to explore how the world works. It would also give her a strong savings start for whatever path her dreams lead her to. Ariyah doesn’t just learn things—she explores them, questions them, and brings her creativity into everything she discovers.

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