The scholarship has helped him grow his company, The Cosmos Championship, into one of the world’s largest online debating platforms, with over 11,400 registrations from 126 countries. And he’s excited about the future.

“Apart from becoming one of the world’s largest debate opportunities, I am now building it into an industry-defining immersive learning tool that aims to redefine what debate and discourse means to millions of students across the globe.”

One of John’s most impressive achievements in the past 12 months is being admitted to the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology Program, one of the most academically rigorous and selective undergraduate programs in the world. The program enables him to study for two degrees at the same time, one at the Wharton School of Business and the other at Penn Engineering.

"Whatever you do, go big with it. Being young gives you an extraordinary opportunity to grow, learn, and discover, without some of the risks."

John has some great advice for young achievers

We’re looking for the legends of tomorrow; the sporting greats, the performers, the change-makers. If that sounds like you, or someone you know, learn more and apply today.