12 Presidential Scholar Candidates Honored in the Class of 2025

Ranked #1 in Florida for Most Candidates

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, proudly announces that 12 outstanding students from the Class of 2025 have been named candidates for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Selected from nearly 3.6 million graduating seniors nationwide, these students exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and service.

These candidates are top scholars and dedicated student leaders. Rajam Arunprakash, who plans to study Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, credits American Heritage for “expanding [her] knowledge base and equipping [her] with the skills to excel in [her] future career”. Sebastian Estrada, an aspiring Chemical Engineering student at Georgia Institute of Technology, values the leadership opportunities that helped him develop a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to service. "I’ve learned to think beyond myself and focus on how we can accomplish more together," he shares.

Junsouh Hong, who aims to study Computer Science at the University of California-Berkeley, highlights the school’s challenging academic environment. "The AHS community allowed me to go from being a good student to a great one—it encouraged me to go above and beyond." Similarly, Roshini Shivakumar, a dedicated student leader, appreciates the opportunities to explore her passions. "As a leader, I guide my peers to success, and as a member of the community, I help shape its prosperity."

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, established in 1964, is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students, recognizing academic achievement, artistic excellence, and technical education accomplishments. Up to 161 students nationwide are named U.S. Presidential Scholars each year.

American Heritage Schools is proud to support these extraordinary students, whose dedication and achievements serve as an inspiration for future generations. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Presidential Scholar candidates!