Samin Bhan 

Hometown: Wilmington, NC
College: TBD
Major: TBD

In honor of my parents, grandparents, and younger brother, who inspire my journey towards understanding, empathy, and purposeful action.

Theo Boris

Hometown: New York, NY
College: Stanford University
Major: TBD

In honor of the late Prof. Jay Pasachoff, who showed me the wonders of the universe. 

Isabella Cabrices

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: TBD
Major: TBD

In honor of Juliette Lewis, and all of the other kids I babysit, who continuously show me how to ask questions about the world around me, and how to love fiercely.

Jensen Coonradt

Hometown: Aurora, IL
College: TBD
Major: TBD

In honor of my parents (Robert and Laurel) for supporting my crazy dreams.

Maanit Goel

Hometown: Sammamish, WA
College: TBD
Major: TBD

In honor of Ms. Trisha Miller, my 8th grade leadership teacher, who let me learn to run before I could walk. 

Eva Gould

Hometown: Brattleboro, VT
College: TBD
Major: TBD

In honor of Jess Gould.

Jonathan Hus

Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
College: Brown University
Major: Neuroscience

In honor of my parents, Shiri and Nir Hus.

Ella Meek

Hometown: Weston, FL
College: Northwestern University
Major: Biomedical Engineering

In honor of my dad, Robert Meek.

Gabriella Nakai

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
College: Stanford University
Major: TBD

In honor of my sister, Elli, who taught me to have thick skin, which she knew would be necessary to protect a tender heart.

Ella Niederhelman

Hometown: Ipswich, MA
College: Harvard College
Major: English and Environmental Studies

In honor of my parents and younger brother, who have taught me the importance of dedication and the power of creating opportunity.

Kush Parikh

Hometown: Troy, MI
College: TBD
Major: Neuroscience

In honor of my mother.

Kashyap Rajesh

Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL
College: TBD
Major: TBD

In honor of my loving grandparents - Lalitha & EN Jayaraman, and Meenakshi & Chandramouli - who have taught me the importance of staying true to my values and fighting for what's important with boundless determination.

Ethan Rhee

Hometown: La Cañada, CA
College: Columbia University
Major: American Studies

In honor of my parents, who taught me how to embrace opportunities with open arms - thank you for unconditionally believing in me and for never letting me accept the status quo.

Angelina Xu

Hometown: Boyds, MD
College: Harvard College
Major: Environmental Science and Public Policy

In honor of my family, Ms. Lynne Harris, Mrs. Erica LeBright, and Mrs. Shella Cherry, for demonstrating the power of endless love to enact community wide change.

Rania Zuri

Hometown: Morgantown, WV
College: Stanford University
Major: TBD

In honor of my mother.

 A full list of the 2024 Finalists may be found here.