Corin Stanaway of Idaho Technical Career Academy has been named a candidate for the U.S. Department of Education’s Presidential Scholars Program. Stanaway is one of 82 Idaho students selected by the state superintendent for excellence in academics, arts, or career-technical education. Nationwide, up to 161 students will be named Presidential Scholars, with final honorees announced by the U.S. Department of Education this summer.
Three Wyoming Virtual Academy students, Xavier Beckstead, Breana Fonseca, and Jeraldi Fonseca, were selected for the University of Wyoming’s prestigious 2026 Summer High School Institute. Chosen through a competitive nomination process, they joined top students from across the state for three weeks of college-level coursework, hands-on research, leadership development, and campus experiences designed to prepare future scholars for success in higher education.
West Virginia Virtual Academy student Eden Faulcon has been selected to participate in the 2026 SpaceTrek Program, a competitive residential STEM experience focused on aerospace engineering and space systems. Chosen from a diverse applicant pool, Eden will join students from across Appalachia for two weeks of hands-on learning, leadership development, and real-world engineering challenges designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.
