Where Are They from?
Chapter 8
Baret’s Class of 2024–2025
Norway
Russia
Denmark
UK
Netherlands
Ireland
Belarus
Canada
Germany
Ukraine
France
Romania
Italy
Spain
Turkiye
USA
China
Japan
Cyprus
Jordan
Nepal
Morocco
South Korea
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Bangladesh
El Salvador
India
Senegal
Cambodia
Colombia
Overview
We have students from 75 different schools and universities, including from six United World Colleges, Aiglon College, Lakeside School, The Taft School, Wesley- an University, University of Virginia, St. Pauls School, and Peking University. Above all, they are students with a dream—and the courage to pursue it (all over the world).
Kenya
Brazil
Peru
OUR STUDENTS are our raison d’etre . Since opening our application last year, we’ve had the privilege of reading hundreds of applications from all corners of the world— bold, adventurous, forward-looking stu- dents whose desire to see and understand the world was palpable and inspiring. Their essays were personal and creative; their videos gave us a glimpse into their world and their voice; and their interviews were fascinating and heart-warming. To join our 2024–2025 class, over 1,100 students started applications to be Baret Scholars, and more than 400 com- pleted their applications. We selected 102 students to be part of our inaugural class of Baret Scholars. They come from 41 countries, and many deferred their admission to be a Baret Scholar. Many deferred their admission to college to be a Baret Scholar. Some are cur- rent students at university and have chosen to be a Baret Scholar for a year before re- suming their studies. The class ranges in age from 17 to 22; the average age of the class is 19. We have a healthy mix of gen- ders with 37% identifying as male, 60% as female, and 3% as other. Their interests range from entrepreneurism to ecosys- tems, from politics to professional sports.
Bolivia
South Africa
Argentina
New Zealand
Who Are They? THE CLASS of Baret Scholars is representa- tive of not only a variety of backgrounds but also a great range of curiosities and interests. Every student who we selected to be a Baret Scholar demonstrated not only a unique curiosity but also achieve- ments within it. From creative endeavors to sports to academics and internships, our students are dreamers, achievers, and and now world travelers. Below are a few of their accomplishments.
Among our cohort, we have…
● A certified rescue diver ● Leader of Model UN Academic Secretariat ● Several editors-in-chief of school newspapers We are extremely proud of all our stu- dents. Their pursuit of curiosities and ex- cellence both in and out of the classroom is exceptional; they are students who fol- low their stars; they are Baret Scholars.
Parliament in the UK ● The Captain of the Shanghai Regional Sailing Team ● A Commentator for Shenzhen Fashion Week ● The President of the Brazilian High School Debate Association ● A Round Square Committee Board President ● A McDonald’s shift manager ● A twice world champion dancer from the Belarus National Team ● An internationally renowned violinist and pianist ● A practicing carpentry apprentice
● A Student filmmaker with an Oscar Nomination for 2025 and winner of SXSW Texas Short Category in 2024 ● The 19th best competitive jigsaw puzzler in the world ● RISE Global Winner ● The winner of the Chinese Newspaper Cup ● The lead in a CAPPIES-nominated school play ● The Best Content Creator at the 3M Young Scientist Awards ● An Elected Youth Member of
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BARET SCHOLARS
THE BARET PROGRAM
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