Association scholarship
Meagan Renee Davidian, the daughter of Waynette Davidian, who works in the Washington County collector's office, received a $1,500 scholarship from the 2017 Association of Arkansas Counties Scholarship Trust.
This is Davidian's second year to receive the AAC scholarship. She will continue her studies in biomedical engineering at the University of Arkansas.
Leadership Program
Pranav Vasan of Bentonville has been selected to join the Ambassador Leadership Program by the National Society of High School Scholars. Vasan attends Haas Hall Academy of Bentonville. He was selected for the leadership program for demonstrating strong academic achievement and a commitment to community service.
Participation in the leadership program is an opportunity for scholars to enhance their leadership skills by identifying a community or social need, actively becoming involved in volunteerism and helping others. The society provides exclusive ambassador scholarships based on applicants' active participation in the program during their senior years.
National Youth Science Camp
Albert Xu, a graduate of Fayetteville High School, represented Arkansas at the National Youth Science Camp. The National Youth Science Camp, located in the Monongahela National Forest near Green Bank, W.Va., integrates STEM presentations and hands-on activities with outdoor experiences and performing and applied arts.
Each year, graduating high school seniors with high achievements in STEM fields are selected from around the world to attend the camp. They are selected on the basis of their achievements, with the program provided to them at no cost, including travel.
Baylor University
Payton Hanby of Springdale is a 2017 graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a bachelor of arts in biochemistry awarded during summer commencement exercises Aug. 12.
NAN Our Town on 08/31/2017