Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
My daughter leads with quiet confidence and humility, pairing an unshakable drive with a genuine heart for serving others.
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
My daughter loves being a student because she understands that education is an opportunity her parents never had. She does not take learning for granted. Every class, every assignment, and every challenge is something she embraces because she knows education can change her future. She sees school not as an obligation, but as a privilege and a path toward building a better life for herself and helping others.
Favorite Subject & Why
Her favorite subject is chemistry because she loves understanding how the world works at its most fundamental level. Chemistry challenges her to think critically, solve complex problems, and connect science to real life. She is fascinated by how small molecular interactions can have such powerful effects, especially in medicine and biology. Her curiosity in chemistry reflects her larger dream of pursuing a career in medicine and helping others through science.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
This award would make a life-changing difference. My daughter is determined to pursue higher education and has always understood she will largely be responsible for paying for college herself. A $20,000 scholarship would relieve a significant financial burden and allow her to focus on her studies, research, and service rather than worrying about how to afford tuition. It would not only support her education, but help her continue striving toward a future where she can give back and serve others.
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