Distinguished Young Women OF Arizona


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.


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Hiyun Lee
Distinguished Young Woman of Arizona for 2023
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Class of 2024 Program

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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.


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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Arizona

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Hiyun Lee
FromChandler
University PreferenceUniversity of Arizona APME/College of Medicine
Career GoalMedical Advisor and Cardiothoracic Surgeon

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Arizona

Photo of Hiyun Lee
Hiyun Lee
From
Chandler

University Preference
University of Arizona APME/College of Medicine

Career Goal
Medical Advisor and Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Achievements:
AP Scholar with Distinction Award (2020-2022)All-State Strings Ensembles-Best in Class Award American Invitational Mathematics Examination Qualifier American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition 2nd Place Coca-Cola Scholar SemifinalistGreat Composers International Competition Mozart Performance 2nd PlaceJane Street Certificate of Excellence WinnerNational Spanish Exam Gold Medal National Youth Arts Awards Outstanding Production AwardU.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalist

Activites:
Arizona Youth Arts Council MemberAssistant Concertmaster of Phoenix Youth Symphony OrchestraChair of Chandler Mayors Youth CommissionFigure SkatingManagement Services Intern for Chandler CFOPresident and Head Manager of Sports DepartmentPresident of Tri-M National Honor SocietyResearch Intern at Arizona State UniversityVice-President of Shes the FirstVolunteer at Banner Hospital and Dignity Health

Additional:
AZURE Family Concerts: provide concert opportunities for people with autismAnicell Volunteer and Lab Intern: create clean and safe environment on ranch for mares to give birthSpecial Olympics Arizona: facilitate sports activities for athletes with intellectual disabilities Teaching Assistant: help teacher with tutoring students and preparing materialsTri-M National Honor Society (6 years): spread and educate community through music

2024 State Participants

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