Distinguished Young Women OF Lee County
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
Date 1/6/2024
Where:
Location Tupelo Civic Auditorium
Tickets:
$TBA for Preliminaries on Date and Time TBA
$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA
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.
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Lee County
2026 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2025 Lee County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
November Scholar Athlete AwardDECA State Competition Career Development Project - 1st PlaceTupelo CrossCountry Class 7A State Champion TeamRotary Scholar Award (Top 5% in Class)Tupelo Cross Country Most Improved Award February Student of the Month for Tupelo Career-Technical Center
Activites:
Varsity CrossCountryVarsity Track and FieldDECA Vice President of Career DevelopmentStudent Council Treasurer AP Science Club Treasurer CommitteeNational Technical Honor Society Vice President of Future Medical Professionals Club Interact ClubVarsity ArcheryTupelo High School Morning Announcer
Additional:
City of Tupelo Comprehensive Plan Steering CommitteeWear it Well: Bridge Kids VolunteerSalvation Army VolunteerDECA: Career Development ProjectJim Ingram Community Leadership Institute Campus Tour Guide
2026 Local Participants
