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Weston Today
By the People, for the People
5 Weston And Easton Students Selected As 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates
The prestigious program recognizes some of the nation's most distinguished high school seniors.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Five students from Weston and Easton, Connecticut have been selected as candidates for the 2026 United States Presidential Scholars Program, a prestigious honor that recognizes the nation's top graduating high school seniors. The students selected are Eli Albert, Noam E. Ben-Zvi, Brian Y. Cho, Kyler F. Murphy, and Noah Stein.
Why it matters
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors for high school students, recognizing exceptional academic achievement and talent. Being named a candidate is a significant accomplishment that can open doors for these students in terms of college admissions and future opportunities.
The details
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President. In addition to academic achievement, the program also recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts, as well as in career and technical education fields. Approximately 650 candidates are named semifinalists each year, with up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars ultimately selected.
- The 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidates were announced on February 24, 2026.
The players
Eli Albert
A student at The Hotchkiss School in Weston, Connecticut who was selected as a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate.
Noam E. Ben-Zvi
A student at Weston High School in Weston, Connecticut who was selected as a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate.
Brian Y. Cho
A student at Joel Barlow High School in Easton, Connecticut who was selected as a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate.
Kyler F. Murphy
A student at Weston High School in Weston, Connecticut who was selected as a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate.
Noah Stein
A student at Weston High School in Weston, Connecticut who was selected as a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate.
What’s next
The 650 semifinalists will be reviewed by the Commission on Presidential Scholars, who will then select up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars to be awarded the prestigious medallion in June 2026.
The takeaway
Being named a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate is a remarkable achievement that recognizes the exceptional academic and personal accomplishments of these five students from Weston and Easton, Connecticut. This honor can open doors to future opportunities and serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication.
