Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Hi! Santiago is a 7 year old who has autism but that has never stopped him from loving his education and thriving to learn new things!
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
Santiago has a lot of obstacles but he loves a challenge! He loves learning especially science which includes the world, animal's, space, dinosaurs and the sea! His teachers are always so supportive and proud of how vocal he is and never hesitates to answer questions.
Favorite Subject & Why
Science! He loves to learn new things and always is eager to go to muesums which the California Science Center & Natural History Museum of Los Angeles being his favorite places because he loves to learn especially animals & sea animals!
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Santiago loves to learn new things, with his diagnosis he has had so much support and with that he has learned so many new things about the world & space. With this award Santiagos goal is to travel to go to "all the museums everywhere" as he says. Will go towards his education to support his dream as well as extra help for him for his education.
Help Jose Santiago 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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