Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
At 11, Rowan dreams big of marine biology, leads with kindness, shows compassion, and faces every challenge with determination and heart.
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
Rowan loves being a student because school fuels his curiosity and creativity. Rowan enjoys learning new things, asking big questions, and discovering talents he didn’t know he had. Being a student gives him a sense of purpose, pride, and accomplishment. He loves his friendships, supportive teachers, and the excitement of growing a little smarter and more confident every single day.
Favorite Subject & Why
Rowan loves science and history because they help him understand how the world works and how it became what it is today. Science feeds his dream of becoming a marine biologist, teaching him about oceans, animals, and ecosystems. History sparks his curiosity about past discoveries and explorers. Together, they inspire his imagination and feed his passion for protecting the sea.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
A $20,000 scholarship would open doors for Rowan’s educational journey. It would help fund advanced science programs, marine biology camps, books, and future college courses. This support would ease financial stress, allowing him to focus fully on learning and growing. It would bring him closer to his dream of becoming a marine biologist and protecting our oceans.
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