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.
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.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota At Large
University Preference
Career Goal
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
University Preference
Career Goal
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
University Preference
Career Goal
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
