National All-Around Student Scholarship Winners
Discus Awards Finalists are students with noteworthy achievements in a broad range of areas. Discus Finalists feature unique combinations of activities and passions, from Bronze Olympian archers to nationally recognized synchronized swimmers, harpists to professional jugglers, and everywhere in between.
Our Discus Awards Finalists are outstanding students with exceptional stories. A select few Discus Finalists are awarded a $2,000 National All-Around Student Scholarship for their truly extraordinary talents. To win a NAAS Scholarship, you have to be a Discus Awards Finalist and you must showcase your distinctive achievements through your blurbs, pictures, and videos.
If you haven't yet, nominate yourself for Discus Awards recognition and tell us about your achievements. Every 2012 -2013 Discus Finalist is eligible for a $2,000 scholarship through June 2013. You can also nominate your friends or join the amazing Discus Finalists community on our Facebook page.
National All-Around Student Scholarship Winners
July 2012
Joel Bervell
May 2012
Dylan Mahalingam
April 2012
Arifeen Rahman
March 2012
Sai Senthilkumar
February 2012
Nicholas Cobb
January 2012
Sagar Rambhia
December 2011
Amy Chyao
November 2011
Spencer Chang
October 2011
Kenny Lei
September 2011
Jenna Wiegand
June 2011
Winner's Identity is Private
May 2011
Joshua Coyne
April 2011
Nikita Desai
March 2011
Kaeleigh Thorp
February 2011
Jason van der Merwe
January 2011
Jessica Yang
December 2010
Joe Wise
November 2010
Jordyn Schara
October 2010
Jaimee Alsing
September 2010
Bonnie Lei
June 2010
Bryce Walburn
May 2010
Lucy Gubernick
April 2010
Kennedy Cooke-Garza
March 2010
Alexandra Rose Rieger
February 2010
Sarine Shahmirian
January 2010
Rebecca Dawson
Christopher Millison
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Emily developed a successful grassroots reading initiative in her community, publishes a quarterly children's magazine, and has excelled in her rigorous academic pursuits. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Pennsylvania with a 2012-2013 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Joel is the co-founder and president of a global non-profit organization, summer intern at a Children's Hospital, and president of his school's Associated Student Body. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school junior from Washington with the July 2012 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Dylan is the founder of a global non-profit organization, leader of a community-wide green initiative, and valedictorian of his class. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school junior from New Hampshire with the May 2012 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Arifeen is an international science policy expert, emergency room junior shift captain, and published researcher. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from California with the April 2012 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Sai is a DREAMS maker, Mathlete, and research lab superstar. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school junior from New York with the March 2012 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Nicholas is a social entrepreneur, natural born leader, and academic superstar. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school sophomore from Texas with the February 2012 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Sagar is a social entrepreneur, technology guru, award-winning scientific researcher, and academic ace. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from New York with the January 2012 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Amy is a leading scientific researcher, founder of a non-profit organization, and versatile cellist in numerous community orchestras. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Texas with the December 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Spencer is a master of the laboratory, passionate mentor and tutor, and driven young professional. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Oregon with the November 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Kenny is a young tech entrepreneur, science competition champion, president of multiple high school clubs, and global volunteer. He is also the first sibling of a National All-Around Student Scholarship recipient to win one himself. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from California with the October 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Jenna Wiegand is a scientist, an engineer, a teacher, a student, and a dedicated volunteer in her community. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Oregon with the September 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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The June 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship winner has demonstrated significant achievements in academics, arts, and technology. He is the valedictorian of his class at 16 years old, is a decorated musician, and has won top prizes in multiple science and technology competitions. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Connecticut with the June 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Joshua Coyne is a gifted musician and composer, a young philanthropist, and political activist. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Maryland with the May 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Nikita is an inspiration to millions who struggle with OCD, overcoming it herself to go on to create a local support group and become an ambassador for managing the disorder. She is also a top notch IB student, Clark Scholar, and student leader. The Discus Awards is proud to recognize this high school senior from California with the April 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Kaeleigh is an intellectually gifted young woman, a caring volunteer, and an embodiment of a well-rounded high school student. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from California with the March 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Jason is an inventor, professional photographer, and selfess volunteer in his community. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Tennessee with the February 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Jessica is a scientist, the founder of a non-profit organization, and an academic ace. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Maryland with the January 2011 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Joe is a young role model, a world-class swimmer, and a strong-willed academic standout. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from California with the December 2010 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Jordyn is a young activist, volunteer, and natural leader. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school sophomore from Wisconsin with the November 2010 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Jaimee is a young entrepreneur and talented musician, with and artistic and intellectual curiosity that drives her to achieve greatness. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from Colorado with the October 2010 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Bonnie is an environmental activist and an international ambassador for education with tremendous artistic ability through which she promotes her campaign for a better future. For her diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognizes this all-around high school senior from California with the September 2010 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Bryce is accomplished in a variety of musical instruments, one of the top students in the country academically, and an Eagle Scout. For his diverse range of outstanding achievements, the Discus Awards recognize this all-around high school senior from Pennsylvania with the June 2010 National All-Around Student Scholarship. |
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Lucy completed her required high school credits a year early so she could volunteer at an inner-city school more than 200 miles from her home for ten hours a day during her senior year. The Discus Awards are honored to recognize this high school senior from Vermont for her diverse achievements. |
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Kennedy has explored multiple areas of the arts and she has achieved in all of them. She plays multiple instruments, acts in plays, and writes award-winning essays, but her biggest strength is her artwork. She has created numerous murals, logo and T-shirt designs by hand and by using her expertise in technology. The Discus Awards are honored to recognize this high school senior from Texas for her diverse achievements. |
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As a youth ambassador, Alexandra works with more than 30 different charities around the world. She's an artist and activist, and her goal is to mold those two passions together to make a difference. The Discus Awards are honored to recognize this California senior for her diverse achievements. |
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A senior at a California high school, Sarine demonstrates excellence and passion in academics, arts, and other achievements, and the Discus Awards recognize Sarine for her remarkable accomplishments inside and outside the classroom. |
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Rebecca works two part-time jobs to help her mother pay the bills. She's been on service trips to Haiti to offer aid to those less fortunate, and is planning to go again this summer. Rebecca Dawson is an outstanding young woman, and the Discus Awards are proud to honor this high school senior from Georgia for her achievements. |
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A senior at a Delaware high school, Christopher demonstrates excellence and passion in the arts, academics, and community service. The Discus Awards recognize Christopher for his numerous contributions to his community, musical theater, and the academic environment in his school. |
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