Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Killian

A curious homeschooler who loves building, experimenting, and learning how things work, especially while watching Bill Nye! Science rules!

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Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!

Voting for the TOP 20 ends Thursday the 26th of March at 7PM PDT
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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.

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Why They Love Being a Student

He loves being a student because learning feels like an adventure. Through homeschooling, the world becomes his classroom—whether he’s doing hands-on science experiments in the kitchen, exploring nature outside, or diving into books that spark new questions. He’s naturally curious and sees every day as a chance to discover something new and exciting.

Favorite Subject & Why

Science is his favorite subject because it lets him explore how the world works. He loves asking big questions and then testing ideas through hands-on experiments. Whether he’s mixing solutions, building models, or observing nature, science turns his curiosity into discovery. It makes learning exciting because he doesn’t just read about it, he gets to experience it.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

A $20,000 award would open incredible opportunities for his education. As a homeschool family, all curriculum, supplies, classes, and enrichment come directly from us. This support would fund advanced science materials, lab equipment, field trips, competitions, and specialized courses to deepen his learning. It would also allow us to invest in long-term educational savings, helping turn his big dreams into achievable goals and invest in his future.

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