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

Niylah

Niylah is 6 years old in the 1st grade and she loves to do ballet and dance. For February she received a reading and math award.

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Why They Love Being a Student

She truly loves learning and always gives her very best effort in everything she does. Niylah understands what it means to be a good student. she listens carefully, follows directions, works hard, and treats others with kindness and respect. Science, reading, and math are her favorite subjects. She is especially curious about science and loves asking questions about how and why things work. Her excitement for learning is genuine and contagious.

Favorite Subject & Why

Science is Niylah’s favorite subject because it allows her to explore and understand the world around her. She loves asking “why” and “how,” and science gives her the opportunity to discover those answers in fun and exciting ways. The hands-on experiments especially capture her attention because they mimic real-life situations and help her see learning come to life. She is naturally curious, especially about animals and nature. She enjoys watching animal shows and visiting the zoo.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

Receiving $20,000 would help fund Niylah’s future college education and build a strong foundation for her academic goals. Starting early would reduce financial stress later and allow her to focus on learning and growing in her love for science. This investment would support her dreams, expand her opportunities, and help turn her curiosity today into a successful future tomorrow.

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