Summer 2026 CFGL Winners - Spirit of Service Competition

The Center for Future Global Leaders Create in partnership with Elite Educational Institute wishes to empower students to serve their communities by funding outstanding passion projects. For the Summer 2026 Spirit of Service competition, students were invited to submit a proposal for a service project that benefits their immediate and/or greater community. Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

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NATIONAL AWARDS

Grand Prize
Benjamin Luo

National Runner Up
Saachi Heer

National Finalists
Yeyeong Cha
Arielle Fan
Natalie Kim

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REGIONAL SEMIFINALISTS

Audrey Suganda
Hayeon Ku
Huaite Shih
Tanvi Bulla
Michelle Chow
Allen Shieh
Rachel Nast