Residence: Mumbai, India
School: Jamnabai Narsee International School
Intended major: Public Affairs
Age during program: Grade 12

With a passion in public policy, Abhas has written a research paper exploring interstate migration in India and won the ISSN Best Researcher Award and was published on the International Journal of Advance Research. In the summer of 2019, he attended Stanford Pre-Collegiate Program and developed a research paper on the ethical choices that prevented the Cuban Missile Crisis from escalating.

Through the program, he has received a positive evaluation and got his research paper published on Curieux (youth-led) Academic Journal.

His university acceptance includes University of Pennsylvania

Residence: Virginia, US
Intended major: Public Policy
Age during program: Grade 11

Amit serves as the president of seven school clubs, including the student council, Model UN, and the chess club. A passionate public speaker since 5th grade, he founded a clinic dedicated to teaching public speaking skills to underprivileged students. Additionally, he is on track to receive the prestigious Gold Presidential Service Award for his volunteer efforts supporting students with disabilities.

Through the mentorship program, he successfully produced a high-quality research paper in his area of interest.

His university acceptance includes University of Pennsylvania.

Residence: Idaho, US
School: Capital High School
Intended major: International Relations
Age during program: Grade 12

Sienna aspires to a career as a foreign diplomat or with the United Nations. To support her ambitions, she is an active member of her school's Mock Trial club and a leader in student government. She also serves as the campus captain for a statewide voter registration initiative and gained valuable experience interning at the DACOR-Bacon House in Washington, DC.

Through the mentorship program, she received a stellar recommendation letter for her college and scholarship application. She also successfully published her paper on a youth journal.

Her university acceptance includes Claremont McKenna College.

Residence: New Jersey, US
Intended major: Civics Education
Age during program: Grade 10

Dylan’s primary interests are civic engagement and political science. He is a dedicated young student with excellent communication skills, actively involved in advocacy efforts in New Jersey. Recently, he has testified twice on NJ congressional mapping. Additionally, Dylan serves as the treasurer of his student council and is a leader in his school's Model UN, Model Congress, and TEDx organizations.

The mentor would be able to write a recommendation letter for the student’s college application

Her university acceptance includes University of Chicago.

Residence: Shanghai, China
School: Shanghai American School
Intended major: Law/Political Science
Age during program: Rising 10th grade

Calvin is a particularly outstanding student in social studies and debate. He has done very well in tournaments in the National Speech & Debate Association, and the National HS Debate League of China. He is also an active participant in Model United Nations at his school.

Through the mentorship program, he has received a positive evaluation from his mentor.

His university acceptance includes Brown University, Cornell University and UCLA.