Distinguished Young Women OF Nebraska
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
July 14, 2024
Where:
Bennington High School
Tickets:
$15 Advance / $20 At Door
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.
Class of 2025 Registration Deadline:
February 25, 2024
**YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN AN AT-LARGE PROGRAM HELD IN MARCH OF 2024
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
College Board's National Rural and Small Town Recognition ScholarExchange Club of Omaha Outstanding Sophomore AwardBHS Drama Department Outstanding Member (Freshman, Sophomore , & Junior years)Outstanding Vocal Music Student (Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior years)Outstanding Spanish Student (Freshman and Sophomore years)Eastern Midlands Conference: All Conference Academic Excellence (Vocal Music, Journalism)Nebraska 2022 NMEA All-State ChorusDuke University TIP State and Grand Recognition2023 UNO Journalism Class B First Place Sports Story, Third Place Page LayoutNSAA NCPA Academic All-State Award (Journalism 2022-23)
Activites:
Acapella ChoirConcert ChoirDrama Club - Troupe AdvocateNational Honor Society - PresidentNewspaper - EditorStudent GovernmentVarsity Cheerleading 2022-2023Varsity Quiz Bowl - CaptainVarsity Show Choir - CaptainVarsity Speech
Additional:
Volunteer at Blair YMCA Special Olympics ProgramVolunteer School Math Tutor (Pre-Calc and Advanced Algebra)Volunteer at First Lutheran's annual garage sale and weekly meal deliveryCleanup after basketball games and wrestling meetsBlood Donor
2025 State Participants
General Questions
Stacey Fletcher
(402) 669-4567