Wellington senior Aayzah Khan ’26 has been named a National Honor Society Scholarship semifinalist and awarded a $3,200 scholarship from the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the organization that oversees NHS.
The NHS Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Khan serves as an officer of Wellington’s National Honor Society chapter, where she helps lead meetings and organize service initiatives for the school community.
One of the chapter’s most successful efforts this year was a schoolwide food drive that collected more than 500 canned goods from a student body of just 200 students. She also helped coordinate the chapter’s Angel Tree fundraiser in partnership with the Salvation Army to support local families during the holiday season.
Much of her service extends beyond campus. Khan co-founded the Columbus chapter of Create for Kids, an international nonprofit that provides activity and comfort kits to children undergoing cancer treatment. Through partnerships with local businesses and community fundraising events, the chapter has raised more than $4,000 and assembled more than 500 kits for pediatric oncology patients.
She has also volunteered with organizations across the Columbus community, including Buckeye Blankets, which creates handmade blankets for hospitalized children, and Care360 Hospice, where she spends time with patients offering conversation, companionship, and support.
Across classrooms, volunteer events, and community partnerships, she has built a record of service that continues to grow in impact.