Distinguished Young Women OF Florida


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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Sarah Downing
Distinguished Young Woman of Florida for 2023
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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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.


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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Florida

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Sarah Downing
FromPanama City Bch
University PreferenceFlorida State University
Career GoalProfessional Dancer, Athletic Trainer

2024 State Participants

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Kennedy Brabham
CityTampa
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern California, Harvard, Dartmouth, University of California Los Angeles
Career GoalScreenwriter, Director, Producer, Entrepreneur
TalentStorytelling, Screenwriting, Directing, Producing, Innovation
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Ava Johnson
CitySt. Petersburg
University PreferenceLiberty University or Auburn University
Career GoalTo Attend Law School And Make A Positive Impact In Society
TalentMusical Theater Vocal
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Ishitha Panguluri
CityTampa
University Preference
Career GoalComputer Science Or Neuroscience
TalentArt Painting
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