{"id":26491,"date":"2026-04-09T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=26491"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:16:27","slug":"luke-zheltov-from-south-carolina-wins-5000-vegetarian-resource-group-2026-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2026\/04\/09\/luke-zheltov-from-south-carolina-wins-5000-vegetarian-resource-group-2026-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"LUKE ZHELTOV FROM SOUTH CAROLINA WINS $5,000 VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2026 SCHOLARSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Luke became vegan in fifth grade, wanting to do his part to contribute to creating an ethical environment for animals. In eighth grade, he researched feedlots and did a school presentation. During high school he founded a plant-based eating club.\u00a0For six years, Luke volunteered at AMOR Healing kitchen. They cook vegan meals for those with critical health conditions. He also organized his school club\u2019s participation in the annual vegan chili competition hosted by AMOR, feeding over 200 participants. Luke\u2019s reference at AMOR said, \u201cHe understood that every vegetable chopped and every meal packaged carried meaning to someone in need.\u201d Luke was part of a competition team that won first prize in the NASA Plant the Moon Challenge, where students conduct experiments to see how vegetables can grow in lunar and Martian soil simulants. The project helps NASA understand how crops can be grown on the moon and Mars. Luke will major in computer engineering, and wants to design technology that aligns innovation with ethics by reducing e-waste and promoting sustainable design. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The deadline for the VRG scholarship contest for high school seniors is February 20th<\/sup> of each. For details, and to see other winners, go to \u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/student\/scholar.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

To support VRG\u2019s outreach to young people, donate at <\/span>vrg.org\/donate<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join at <\/span>https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/member\/cabdacae.php<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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