Distinguished Young Women OF South Dakota


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.


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Shannon Connor
Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota for 2024
State Program Information

Distinguished Young Women of South Dakota Class of 2025 Program

Date TBA

Recruiting applicants for our Class of 2025 Program being held later this summer or early fall...before the snow flies!

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.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota

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Shannon Connor
FromRapid City
University PreferencePatrick Henry College
Career GoalLawyer

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota

Photo of Shannon Connor
Shannon Connor
From
Rapid City

University Preference
Patrick Henry College

Career Goal
Lawyer

Achievements:
Esther leadership AwardNational History Day Nationals Finalst National History Day regions 1st place Scholastic Art and Writing Award National Finalist Christian Character Award Track and Field 3rd place state pro-life essay winner 20213rd place state pro-life essay winner 2022

Activites:
Varsity Track and Field Varsity Cross Country Speech and Debate

Additional:
South Dakota Right to Life Volunteer Dominican Republic Missions Trip 2022Dominican Republic Missions Trip 2023Fork Real Cafe (Rapid City)Assistant Teacher (Middle school history)

2024 State Participants

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Shannon Connor
CityRapid City
University PreferencePatrick Henry College
Career GoalLawyer
TalentSpoken Word
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