Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Coral is America’s favorite student—pure sunshine, endlessly kind, works hard, lifts others up, and shows up every day with heart and grit.
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
Coral enjoys being a student because it gives her a sense of normalcy and hope. Even on the hardest days, learning helps her feel strong, curious, and connected to the world around her. School isn’t just about lessons—it’s where she grows, dreams, and proves to herself that she can keep moving forward no matter what she’s facing.
Favorite Subject & Why
Coral’s favorite subject is art because it gives her a way to express everything she can’t always put into words. Through colors, painting, and creating, she feels free, calm, and in control. Art helps her turn hard days into something beautiful and reminds her that even in tough moments, she can still create light.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
A $20,000 award would open so many doors for Coral’s education. She dreams of becoming a traveling nurse so she can care for others while seeing the world. She’s even willing to join the Air Force to gain the training, discipline, and experience to make that dream a reality. After everything she’s faced, she wants to give back, bring comfort to others, and turn her journey into a purpose that helps people everywhere.
Help Coral become America's Favorite Student by casting your free daily vote, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.
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