Roughly Forty Students of South Asian Heritage Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars
On October 27, the U.S. Department of Education revealed the 161 recipients of the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars honor, selected from a pool of over 6,700 candidates out of 3.9 million graduating seniors. According to an analysis by News India Times, approximately 40 of these recognized students are of Indian or South Asian descent. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon praised the honorees and their supporters. Every scholar will be awarded an engraved medallion.
Originally published by News India Times | 28 October 2026 | Read original: https://newsindiatimes.com/around-40-indian-south-asian-origin-high-school-seniors-make-it-to-the-prestigious-2026-u-s-presidential-scholars-list/
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