Distinguished Young Women OF Connecticut
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
February 2, 2025
Where:
Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA (Click for link to map)
Time: TBA
Tickets:
$20 for Finals on Februay 2, 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.
Now accepting applications for the Class of 2025 and after.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Connecticut
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Connecticut
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholar University of Rochester's Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences University of Connecticut’s Letters About Literature Contest FinalistCollege Board’s National Hispanic Recognition ProgramCollege Board’s National African American Recognition ProgramCollege Board’s AP Scholar Program
Activites:
UPLIFT Program Founder (Capstone)Voices United PresidentWriting Center CoachEditor in Chief: Suffield High School NewspaperWorld Language Honors Society (Société Honoraire Français): Public Relations Officer Anchor and Director for Suffield High School's Morning UpdateNational Honor Society MemberAnti Bias Anti Racist (ABAR) Suffield: Student Liaison and VolunteerSuffield Public Schools Equity Committee: Student Representative
Additional:
Suffield Youth Leadership CouncilSuffield Interact Club
2025 State Participants
