Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Ellison leads with heart & hustle. TAG scholar at Rachel Carson MS, mentor to peers, volunteer, & always looking for a challenge to overcome
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
Ellison is naturally curious and enjoys learning new things every day. She attends an environmental option school through the local school district, where she loves exploring science, nature, and how the world works. Ellison has been recognized by her teachers for working hard, staying focused, and encouraging her classmates. She truly enjoys learning and hopes to use what she learns to help care for our planet.
Favorite Subject & Why
Ellison’s favorite subjects are math and science because she loves solving problems and discovering how things work. Math challenges her to think logically and find solutions, while science lets her explore the world through experiments, nature, and new ideas. She enjoys testing possibilities and learning things that help her better understand the world around her. She recently received an “Excellence in Science” award for her science fair project.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Ellison plans to attend college after graduating high school and hopes to pursue a career that uses her strengths in math and science. While she is still exploring exactly what path she wants to take, she is excited about the possibilities ahead. A $20,000 award would help support her future college education and give her more opportunities to pursue her goals and passions.
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