Seshan Semifinalist in Presidential Scholars Program

Fox Chapel Area High School senior Arvind Seshan has been named a semifinalist in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Arvind is one of nearly 630 outstanding high school seniors from across the nation, and one of only 16 from Pennsylvania, chosen as a semifinalist. The semifinalists were selected from approximately 5,000 candidates from nearly 3.6 million high school seniors graduating this year from across the U.S.

Inclusion in the Presidential Scholars Program, begun in 1964, is one of the nation’s highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Students are first selected for the program based on their superior academic achievements. They are then further evaluated on their academic achievements, personal characteristics, leadership and service activities, and the quality and content of a submitted essay.

In May, up to 161 of these semifinalists will be named U.S. Presidential scholars. The Scholars represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people and they are recognized for their demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and contributions to their schools and communities. All the Presidential Scholars will be honored during an online national recognition program and will be awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion in June.