Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
She’s curious, always asking questions, and fascinated by science. Like Bill Nye, she doesn’t always love school, but she loves learning!
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
Mackenzie loves being a student… most of the time. Some days it feels exciting, like discovering something new about the world. Other days it feels more like a tough science experiment where nothing seems to work. But overall, she enjoys being a student because it gives her the chance to ask questions, learn new things, and understand how her body and the world works.
Favorite Subject & Why
Mackenzie’s favorite subject is science because it allows her to explore how the world works. She loves asking questions and discovering the answers through experiments, observations, and problem-solving. Science feels like solving a mystery, where every lesson reveals something new about nature, animals, space, or even everyday things. She especially enjoys doing her own slime experiments at home, mixing ingredients and testing different combinations to see how the texture and stretch change.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
This award could help ease the financial burden of future educational expenses. Knowing that support is available would allow Mackenzie to focus more on learning, exploring her interests, and setting goals for her future without worrying as much about the cost of education. Most importantly, receiving support like this would encourage Mackenzie to continue pursuing her curiosity and passion for science and art.
Help Mackenzie 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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