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

Nolen Loyd

Nolen is extremely inquisitive and open hearted between supporting friends or loving on an animal in need. He's in everyone's corner.

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Currently 5th

in the Quarter-Finals
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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

Nolen loves the daily interactions he gets throughout the school day. These connections have built long friendships.

Favorite Subject & Why

Nolen absolutely LOVES learning about history. He enjoys learning about people and how they evolve.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

Our son is eager to understand what caused prior wars, the people in those times, the motivations, and the heart. He would use the award to research and travel so he can learn as much as possible.

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