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2025 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced

On August 12, 2025, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, in collaboration with GE Aerospace, announced the newest class of recipients for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. This year, ten outstanding high school graduates were selected based on their remarkable leadership skills, integrity, and commitment to their communities. Each recipient will receive a substantial scholarship of $40,000, awarded at a rate of $10,000 per year for up to four years.

The 2025 cohort features an impressive range of students representing diverse high schools across the United States. Among them is Nachammai Annamalai from Mooresville, NC, heading to Princeton University, and Logan Lee from Honolulu, HI, who will attend Yale University. Other recipients include Grant Feldman (University of Florida), Alex Goetsch (University of North Dakota), Liliana Katz-Hollander (Smith College), Tyler Ly (University of California, Berkeley), Kenton Michael (The Ohio State University), Radha Munver (Harvard University), Anna Claire Rutledge (University of Alabama), and Diya Sreedhar (Harvard University).

This scholarship initiative, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, has profoundly impacted the lives of 236 students across 42 states since its inception, providing nearly $10 million in scholarships to date. The awardees were honored at an elaborate Scholars Retreat held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The event included various leadership development activities designed to inspire and equip these future leaders as they transition to college.

To be eligible for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet specific criteria, including:

• - Demonstrating leadership, integrity, and commitment to community service.
• - Achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• - Being a U.S. citizen and a current high school senior graduating in the academic year.
• - Planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the upcoming academic year, whether in the United States or its territories.

Richard Schroeder, the Chief Education Programming Officer at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, expressed pride in welcoming these exemplary leaders into the growing network of GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars. He stated, "As our 2025 recipients set out to contribute to college communities around the country, we are honored to deploy them in the name of President Reagan to advance his enduring legacy and principles."

The partnership between GE Aerospace and the Reagan Foundation highlights a shared commitment to fostering leadership and civic responsibility. Meghan Thurlow, President of the GE Aerospace Foundation, remarked, "The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars program exemplifies the shared legacy of GE Aerospace and President Reagan in fostering leadership and civic responsibility. Through this partnership, we celebrate the remarkable promise of this year's scholarship recipients, who embody the values that drive progress and inspire future generations."

This prestigious scholarship program has garnered national recognition as one of the best college scholarships available, as recently noted by Forbes.com.

Looking ahead, the application process for the 2026 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will kick off in the fall. Interested students can find more information and apply online through the official website.

About the Ronald Reagan Foundation and Institute

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is a nonprofit organization established by President Reagan himself to uphold his legacy and principles of individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, and national pride. With an extensive library and various educational initiatives, the foundation is committed to fostering civic responsibility and leadership among young Americans.

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace, a leader in aerospace propulsion and services, is dedicated to innovation in aviation with a team of approximately 53,000 employees. Their mission revolves around shaping the future of flight, ensuring safety, and promoting advancements within the aerospace sector. More information can be found at GE Aerospace.