Distinguished Young Women OF Nevada


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.


Learn more

Photo of Olivia Faulis
Olivia Faulis
Distinguished Young Woman of Nevada for 2024
State Program Information

Distinguished Young Women of Nevada Class of 2025 Program

Date TBA

Recruiting applicants for our Class of 2025 Program being held later this summer or early fall!

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 graduating from high school in 2025. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.


Apply Now

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Nevada

Photo of Olivia Faulis
Olivia Faulis
FromLas Vegas
University PreferenceChapman University
Career GoalReal Estate Broker

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Nevada

Photo of Olivia Faulis
Olivia Faulis
From
Las Vegas

University Preference
Chapman University

Career Goal
Real Estate Broker

Achievements:
First Team ACVA Best and Brightest Second Team All Conference Scholar Athlete Faith Lutheran Honors Institute EndorsementTop 4 State DECA - FMS2023-2024 Best Passer and Best Server Las Vegas Invitational All Tournament SelectionMVP - Las Vegas Invitational Vocal LetterFaith Lutheran Business and Entrepreneurship Endorsement

Activites:
School and Club VolleyballDECAOrientation CrewVISA (Visiting Student Ambassadors)Mark 10:14 Mentor (work with students that have disabilities) Worship Leader Echo Leader (Small group leader at school)Business Academy Weight-Lifting

Additional:
Worship Leader at Faith Community Lutheran ChurchCops For Kids Charity Golf Tournament Worker

2025 State Participants

Karina Kleinschmidt
CityWest Wendover
University Preference
Career Goal
Jia Mahesh
CityHenderson
University Preference
Career Goal
Maggie White
CityHenderson
University Preference
Career Goal
Follow Distinguished Young Women of Nevada