Distinguished Young Women OF Virginia At-Large
is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state.
Class of 2024 Program
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Tickets:
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$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA
Life-Changing Experience
College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Virginia At-Large
2024 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Virginia At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Academic Award Recipient Building Bridges Scholar- Artistic & Academic Excellence ISEF Central Virginia Science & Engineering Fair- Physics 1st Place Mu Alpha Theta Research Award National Honor Society US Navy Research Award VHSL Region 4D Best Actress (2022) VHSL Section 4D-2 Outstanding Actor VHSL State Class 4 Outstanding Actor (2021) VHSL State Class 4 Outstanding Actor (2022)
Activites:
Action Forum Activism Co-FounderCavalier Theatre PerformerCentral Virginia Governor\'s School Senior AmbassadorIndividual Researcher (International)JFHS Equity Task Force Student RepresentativeJFHS Swim & Dive- Team CaptainOld Dominion Athletic Conference InternshipStudent Body Vice PresidentStudio M Vocal StudiesThe Burg Boards- Longboarding Business
Additional:
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank- COVID-19 Response Team (2020)Builds set and creates props for my high school's Cavalier Theatre (2016-2022)Cool Yule Holiday Tour- Caroling at local retirement homes (2019-2022)Forest Area Swim Team Junior Swimming Coach (2018-2023)Organizes, sets up, and cleans various school events (2019-2023)
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Virginia At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
AB Honors STEM Scholar at Carnegie Mellon University Washington Musical Pathways Initiative scholarship awardee Chemistry Fair - 2nd place
Activites:
Arsema Church violin tutor for kidsDC Youth OrchestraEdison Criminal Justice Reform Club-SecretaryEdison OrchestraEthiopian Eritrean Alliance Club-Co FounderKey Club-PresidentMedical InitiativesTae Kwon DoUN ModelVirtual performance-Violin
Additional:
Criminal Justice Reform- Create awareness on current issues. Safeguard records.Entertain senior citizens by playing violin and performing on holidays.Ethio-Eritrean Alliance-Co Founder. Tutoring students. Organize cultural events.Key Club-President, Led and organized blood and food drive, community CleaningMedical Initiative-narrow the gap in health care services in our communities.
2024 Local Participants
