Bethpage High School Student Named Regeneron Scholar

BETHPAGE, NY - One Bethpage High School student was among a total of 46 Long Island seniors who were named Scholars (or semifinalists) in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018.

Local student Smiti Shah's project was chosen from over 1,000 applicants from high schools across the nation, Puerto Rico, and internationally.

She is in the running to be among the 40 finalists that will compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships.

There were 300 students total, selected from the 1,818 students who entered the competition this year. Each of the Scholars will receive a $2,000 reward, and their schools will also receive $2,000.

Click here for a full list of all the Long Island winners.

The finalists will be announced later this month, and those students will head to Washington, D.C. in March to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships.

"The district congratulates Smiti for achieving this honorable distinction and wishes her tremendous success as she finishes her senior year and pursues her interests in college," the Bethpage School District wrote in a statement.

Congratulations to Smiti Shah!

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