Distinguished Young Women OF Utah
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 2026 Program
The Class of 2025 program is complete, and we are now taking applications for the class of 2026.
Class of 2026
Our Class of 2026 At-Large Program will be held April 2025!
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 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE
MARCH 4, 2025
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Utah
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Sandy
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Utah Sterling Scholar of Music Finalist 2023-2024Utah All State UMEA Concertmaster 2023-2024Utah All State UMEA Principal Second violins 2023-2024Winner, Code to Sucess American Express Scholarship State of Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor Volunteer Recognition Award CertificateUnited States Senate Youth Program Semi FinalistNational Honors SocietyAP ScholarHonor Roll
Activites:
Student Body President 2023-2024Junior Class President 2022-2023Sophomore Class Vice President 2021-2022Chamber Orchestra President 2023-2024Utah All State Orchestra Concertmaster 2023-2024Concertmaster Utah Youth Orchestra and Ensembles 2020-2024Userve Utah Youth Council 2022-2024Canyons District Concertmaster Honors Orchestra 2022-2023Canyons District Student Advisory Council 2023-2024Key Club Senior Representative 2023-2024
Additional:
Founder Soaps, Suds, and Smiles fundraiser partnered with IRC (2022-present)Student government winter fundraisers (2021-present)Abbington Senior Living of Murray Volunteer and Music volunteer (2022-present)Violinist Volunteer at Canyons Church (2019-present)Userve Youth Council (2022-present)
2025 State Participants
General Questions
Chloe Kordsiemon
State Chair