Ava Clark

Stone Bridge High School
Ashburn, VA

Ava is a dedicated scholar, athlete, and community leader whose work spans academics, service, and extracurricular excellence. She is the author of two scientific publications on education and self‑assessment and has tutored more than 100 students of all ages in math, science, English, and standardized test preparation. Passionate about service, she volunteers as a Social Media Manager and Class Instructor for Anna Sudha Community Kitchens.

Ava is a designated Ambassador Scout in the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital and earned both the Girl Scouts Gold Award and the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award in 2025. At school, she is a three‑sport varsity captain in Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, and Cross Country. A six‑time state qualifier and two‑time All‑State medalist, she holds the second fastest time in school history and is the regional champion in the 1600m. She also serves as captain of Varsity Speech and Debate and is the founder and leader of her school’s STEM Competition Club.

Scholarships Awarded in 2026: NSHSS Innovation in Technology Scholarship