Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education, today announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The North Dakota scholars include (hometown, scholar, school, location):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 ND \u2013 Grand Forks \u2013 Hanson W. Du, Grand Forks Central High School, Grand Forks, North Dakota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 ND \u2013 Grand Forks \u2013 Selena Wu, Red River High School, Grand Forks, North Dakota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 ND \u2013 Lehr \u2013 Teagan L. Erbele, Napoleon High School, Napoleon, North Dakota. (Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Presidential Scholars represent the best of our nation\u2019s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country,\u201d said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. \u201cOn behalf of President Biden, I am delighted to celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage these scholars to continue to aim high, lift up others, and embrace opportunities to lead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\u202fWhite House Commission on Presidential Scholars<\/a>\u202fselects scholars annually based on academic success, excellence in the arts and in technical education, through essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of the 3.7 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,700 candidates qualified for the 2024 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams or through nominations made by\u202fchief state school officers, other partner recognition organizations\u202fand\u202fYoungArts<\/a>, the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As directed by Presidential Executive Order, the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of two students from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large, 20 scholars in the arts and 20 scholars in career and technical education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 8,200 of the nation’s top-performing students. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. 2024 is the program\u2019s 60th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n