Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Curious and creative, she asks great questions, listens well, and lifts others up with kindness.
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
My daughter loves being a student because she is naturally curious and gets excited to learn new things every day. She especially loves discovering facts about animals, creating art, and asking questions about the world around her. School gives her a place to explore her imagination, build friendships, and keep growing.
Favorite Subject & Why
My daughter’s favorite subjects are animals and art because both let her curiosity and creativity shine. She loves learning about different animals, how they live, what they eat, and what makes each one unique. She also loves art because it gives her a way to express herself, use her imagination, and create something colorful and meaningful. Both bring her so much joy and excitement.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
This award would help give my daughter every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. It could support her education through school supplies, enrichment programs, books, technology, tutoring, and future academic opportunities. After facing serious medical procedures at such a young age, she continues to show strength and determination. This support would help us invest in her bright future and encourage the curiosity, resilience, and love of learning she shows every day.
Help Elyana 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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