Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
She proves you don’t need to be obsessed with grades to succeed. She stays on top of her work while constantly searching for the "why."
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.
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Why They Love Being a Student
To be honest, she has a complicated relationship with school. While she keeps her grades up, she often struggles to see the "point" of the traditional grind. However, she loves being a student for the "aha!" moments—those rare, brilliant instances where a piece of information actually connects to her life. She isn’t a fan of busywork, but she is a fan of truth. She loves the challenge of filtering through the noise to find the knowledge that actually matters.
Favorite Subject & Why
Her favorite "subject" is whatever holds the most "mind-blowing" facts. Whether it’s a strange historical coincidence or a bizarre biological phenomenon, she is a collector of information that makes people stop and think. She thrives in environments that feel less like a lecture and more like a discovery. If a lesson can answer a real-world question or provide a "did you know?" story for the dinner table, she’s all in. For her, curiosity is much more interesting than a syllabus.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
At a young age, she is already worrying about "saving" our family money, which breaks my heart. I want this award to show her that her knowledge is a tool that can create abundance. This award would help her find the "purpose" she’s been looking for. We want to use these funds to take her learning outside the classroom—into the real world through travel, specialized workshops, or hands-on projects.
Help Oleksandra 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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