Celebrating Students

One dedicated student will tell their story in Reader’s Digest, take home $20,000, and tour the Planetary Society with Bill Nye The Science Guy.

Benefiting

Empowering Exploration, Igniting Curiosity

Through the America’s Favorite Student competition, Colossal is proud to support The Planetary Society, the world’s largest nonprofit space organization. With a mission to empower global citizens to explore new worlds and seek answers to life’s greatest questions, their work reflects the same dedication to discovery and wonder that educators instill in their students every day.

Explore The Cosmos

Colossal x Bill Nye

Through his work in science communication and advocacy, Bill Nye encourages young learners to explore big ideas and help shape a smarter, brighter future. America's Favorite Student will get an exclusive meet-and-greet with him.

Bill Nye Inspires

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. This iconic publication celebrates extraordinary lives through stories of faith, heroism, and humor.