Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Jonathan is a lifetime scientist- Jon Smith The Scientist was what he called himself for years. He’s kind, gentle, curious, brave and strong
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
Jonathan says “I just want to know everything I can. I want to be able to spread knowledge to the public. I believe that knowledge is powerful and everyone should have it. I love language, especially spelling long words and participating in French spelling bees. I love learning about the periodic table, black holes, neutron stars and nuclear pasta. I love learning!”
Favorite Subject & Why
Jonathan says “I love learning the sciences, especially astronomy. I like the variety of interesting stuff there is in space- super massive black holes, spiral galaxies and supernovae. I love learning about biology as well. I love learning about anatomy and just got a medical student suture practice kit so that I can learn how to do stitches.”
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
We would use the award to support Jonathan’s university career. He hopes to go to Columbia University for medical school or CalTech for biomedical engineering.
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