Bach Ngo, a senior at The Frazer School, was recently named one of 300 scholars in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS). 

According to the Society for Science website, “Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students.” 

This year’s competition drew more than 2,600 applicants from 826 high schools across 46 states, Washington, D.C., Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and 16 countries, according to a press release.  

“Scholars were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their original, independent research projects, essays and recommendations,” the release said.  

Ngo’s research project was titled: “Hexaïssa: Deep Strategic AI for Complex Real-World Decision Making.” 

As a Regeneron STS scholar, Ngo will receive a $2,000 award, the release said. The Frazer School will also receive $2,000 “for each enrolled scholar,” equaling $1.2 million in total scholar awards from Regeneron.  

According to the Society for Science website, the school award “recognizes excellence in teaching and school support of individual student researchers, and is to contribute to excellence in science, math or engineering education at the recipient school.” 

Ngo now waits to see if he will be named a Regeneron STS finalist. The 40 finalists chosen from the 300 scholars will travel to Washington, D.C., for the Regeneron Science Talent Institute in March, according to the Society for Science website. The finalists will also be awarded a minimum of $25,000, with the top prize being $250,000.  

Being named a Regeneron STS scholar is the latest academic achievement for Ngo, who also won a national chess title and was recognized as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the fall of 2025.