Distinguished Young Women OF Alabama
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
Date: January 19-20, 2024
Where:
Location
Frazer Church, Wesley Hall
6000 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, Alabama
Tickets:
Friday Preliminary – 7:30 PM
Saturday Preliminary – 1:00 PM
Saturday Finals – 7:00 PM
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 Alabama
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
AP Scholar Award Birmingham Black Women's Appreciation Luncheon Birmingham Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Outstanding Teen CollegeBoard National African American Recognition Program Scholar Hollywood Vibe Regional Dancer of the Year Honor Societies: English, French, History, Science, Math, Beta Club JCIB Learner Profile Award National Honor Society Princeton Prize Certificate of Merit Youth in Service Award for Advocacy and Awareness
Activites:
Class of 2022 Youth Leadership ForumClass of 2023 Commencement SpeakerCompetitive Dancer at Birmingham Dance Theatre for 8 yearsFounder of Unmasked: The Simone ProjectJCIB Black Student Union PresidentJCIB Lead Freshman MentorJCIB News Team Grade Level RepresentativeJCIB Student AmbassadorTeen Chaplain of Jack and Jill of America Inc., Birmingham ChapterYouthServe Youth Philanthropy Council Secretary
Additional:
25 hours of community service through JCIB Beta Club (2021-2022)280 community service hours through YouthServe Birmingham (2020-2022)3 years of summer dance camp assistance experience at Birmingham Dance Theatre80 hours dedicated to the creation and promotion of Unmasked: The Simone ProjectHosted JCIB Peanut Butter Drive and collected over 40 jars of peanut butter