Distinguished Young Women OF Minnesota 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.


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Mistura Tiamiyu
Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large for 2024
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Iman Bedru
Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large for 2024
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Abigail Wolff
Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large for 2024
Program Information

Class of 2025 Program will be virtual

Date: February 22-23, 2025

Where: Virtual

Tickets:
No cost to attend the On Stage Showcase. Free will donations will be accepted.

Application Deadline: January 4, 2025

Life-Changing Experience

College-granted scholarships are available for ALL participants! At-Large participants who meet a point threshold will advance to the Minnesota state 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.

Class of 2024 Applications are closed.

Class of 2025 Applications are open.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large

2025 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large

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Mistura Tiamiyu
From
Oakdale

University Preference
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Career Goal
Financial Advisor

Achievements:
ISD 622 Award of Excellence Academic Letter Awards Varsity Letters( Track and Soccer)Honor Society Induction

Activites:
Soccer- GoalieYouth Group- Coordinator Black Student Union: President Polar Portraits- Photographer Yearbook- Photographer TrackNational Honor Society Leadership Advisory BoardReal Estate Internship Marketing internship

Additional:
One love One WorldChildren’s Museum Marnita’s TableUnion Gospel Mission

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large

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Iman Bedru
From
Woodbury

University Preference
Undecided

Career Goal
Computer Science

Achievements:
2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Semifinalist2023 Letter of Commendation National Merit Scholarship 2023 AP Scholar with Distinction & 2022 AP Scholar Awards2022–23 Minnesota First Tech Challenge (FTC) Stratasys Awards Scholarship Recipient for CodingMath & Science Academy Highschool Distinguished Honor Roll (2022-23, 2021-22 and 2020-21)Certificate in Connected & Automated Vehicle (CAV) Technology Career Pathways Camp (August 8-12, 2022), University Of Minnesota Twin Cities Certificate for UT Computer Science Academy for All (June12-18, 2022), University of Texas at Austin Computer Science College of Natural Sciences2022-23 Certificate for Lettering in National Honor Society2020 US President's Education Awards Program Outstanding Academic Excellence2018-19 Recognition of Lettering Award in Math & Science Academy Africa Club

Activites:
Capitain & Lead Programmer - Rhythm Packed Mechanics (RPM) Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge TeamFounder & President - Math and Science Academy - International ClubMath and Science Academy - Student Action GroupMath and Science Academy - Black Student UnionNational Honor Society - Math & Science Academy (MSA) ChapterTri-M Music Honor Society - Math & Science Academy (MSA) ChapterMath and Science Academy Girls Basketball Team ManagerGirls Who Code (GWC) Summer Program - Cerifcates in Intro to Data Science Course & Data Science For Good Course Pre-College Cornell University Summer 2023 Program Course in Fashion Computer -Aided Design 3 Credits Grade: AUniversity of Minnesota AnalyticsU Summer Program at Carlson School of Management August 7-11, 2023

Additional:
Volunteer at Washington County R.H. Stafford LibraryVolunteer at Minnesota Science MuseumVolunteer at Feed My Starving Children EagenVolunteer at Minnesota Children’s MuseumVolunteer at StarBase Minnesota

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large

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Abigail Wolff
From
Victoria

University Preference
Undecided

Career Goal
Management/Business/Pre-Law

Achievements:
DECA State Participant and QualifierChoir Contest Excellence RatingAll Conference Honorable Mention Softball Southwest Christian High School Honor Roll--All SemestersAll Conference Honorable Mention TennisAcademic All State MSHSL Tennis

Activites:
Softball--National Level Club Softball Player, SWCHS, CaptainDECANational Honor SocietyTennis--SWCHS, CaptainSpiritual Life CommitteeSWCHS AmbassadorsChamber SingersRVCC Youth Group

Additional:
Respite Care for children-Together for Good. Provide care and support to families in need. HEART Ministries--Assist individuals and families in times of needFeed My Starving Children--Pack food to assist with preventing undernutritionChurch Children's Programming

2025 Local Participants

Juhi Ghatti
CityChaska
University Preference
Career Goal
Fatima Jawad
CityWoodbury
University Preference
Career GoalComputer Science
Paribhasha Kafle
CityWoodbury
University Preference
Career Goal
Chaltu Kedir
CityPlymouth
University Preference
Career Goal
Zohha Khan
CityCottage Grove
University Preference
Career Goal
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Ellagence  Rajdl
CityMoorhead
University PreferenceUniversity of North Dakota
Career GoalPsychologists
TalentMartial Arts
Isha Shah
CityEden Prairie
University Preference
Career Goal
Meklit Yared
CityBlaine
University Preference
Career Goal
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