Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Leeann, an 8th grader with straight A’s driven, determined, and always rising to the challenge. She works hard, stays focused and is kind.
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
She loves being a student because school is where challenge transforms into confidence. It is where she measures her progress, sharpens her skills, and discovers just how capable she truly is. Education is not a box to check, it is the foundation she is deliberately building for her future.
Favorite Subject & Why
She loves ELA because it allows her to create. She loves science because it pushes her to understand. And in both classrooms, she finds the same thing she values most — challenge, growth, and the opportunity to push beyond what’s expected.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
A $20,000 award would help her pursue her goal of becoming a psychologist by supporting rigorous coursework, research, and training. It would let her focus fully on excelling academically and turning her curiosity, creativity, and determination into a future dedicated to understanding minds and helping others thrive. She sees this scholarship not just as funding, but as an investment in her future.
Help Leeann 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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