Alanna Sethi (2020), a undergraduate psychology student at the University of Toronto, Canada, and has been named a top 10 finalist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024, an annual $50,000 award to be given to one exceptional student that has made a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on society beyond. This is an incredible achievement given that Alanna was selected from over 11,000 nominations and applications from 176 countries.

As a young person with mental health conditions, Alanna Sethi, 21, is incredibly passionate about early intervention and prevention to reduce the distress and impact mental health can have on young people's lives and help them instead flourish. Alanna is CEO and founder of HOPE (Helping Our Planet Earth), a youth-led non-profit organization that makes mental health support available to young people internationally and aspires to deliver mental health programming for the most vulnerable youth communities across the Asia-Pacific region including Fiji, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.

Heather Hatlo Porter, Chegg's Chief Communications Officer, said:

“I am thrilled to congratulate Alanna on becoming a top 10 finalist. This honor not only reflects your outstanding achievements but also stands as a testament to the brighter future you're actively shaping for all of us, day by day.

Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation, said:

“Alanna's story serves as a powerful reminder of the pivotal role that education plays in shaping a better world for everyone. As the clock ticks down on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, prioritizing education has never been more crucial if we are to face the future with confidence.”

The winner is expected to be announced in New York later this month, during UN General Assembly week, and will be chosen from the top 10 finalists by the Global Student Prize Academy, made up of prominent individuals. Read more about the 2024 Global Student Prize here https://globalteacherprize.org/pages/2024-finalists-globalstudentprize or join the conversation online on Instagram at @cheggdotorg!