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.
Distinguished Young Women of South Dakota Class of 2024 Program
February 24, 2024
We are going virtual this year to avoid traveling in winter!
Recruiting applicants for our Class of 2025 Program being held this summer!
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.
Achievements:
Academic All-State Cheer SD American Legion Youth Trooper Academy Graduate All-State Cheer Girls State Delegate National Honors Society National Society of High School Scholars VFW Voice of Democracy Legion award winner
Activites:
Clay County Teen CourtPride of Vermillion Marching BandRhythm in Red Show ChoirTanager Cheerleading
Additional:
Clay County Teen CourtNorthern Plains Boxer RescueSt. Agnes Catholic School Red and Gold: Morning and Afternoon Assistant Teacher
Lisa Lesjak
Chairman