Distinguished Young Women OF North Illinois At-Large
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 2024 Program
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Where:
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Tickets:
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$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA
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.
2022 Distinguished Young Woman of North Illinois At-Large
2024 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2022 Distinguished Young Woman of North Illinois At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
National Honors Society
Activites:
Track and FieldBandVolleyball
Additional:
Key ClubRockford Boys and Girls Club
2022 Distinguished Young Woman of North Illinois At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
2nd Quality Speaker at State Debate Tournament (state awards)Adlai E. Stevenson Ambassador Award Koding With Klossy Scholar AP Scholar Award NCWIT Northern Illinois Affiliate Award Top 10 HOSA State Persuasive Speaking and Writing (2x) Silicon Andhra Senior Certification in Kuchipudi Gold Honor Roll Harvard National Debate Tournament Octafinalist (national awards) 1st Place Biomedical Debate HOSA State 2021
Activites:
DebateHealth Occupations Students of AmericaSTEM Professionals as Resource Knowledge ProgramKey ClubNational Honor Society KuchipudiGirlConFreshmen Mentor ProgramVolunteer at Fenghua Chinese SchoolGirlSecurity Mentorship Program
Additional:
GirlConFreshmen Mentor ProgramFenghua Chinese School Debate Camp VolunteerNational Honor SocietyKey Club
2022 Distinguished Young Woman of North Illinois At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
KEMPA Best in Show Sports Feature ( Journalism) National Honor Society Gold Honor Roll Honor Award for community service
Activites:
President of Psychology ClubManaging editor of magazine for school newspaper Freshmen MentorNational Honor Society executive officerVolunteer tutor for at risk elementary kidsStudent Leadership Advisory Council
Additional:
Freshmen MentorAfter-school and weekend tutoring for high-risk elementary age studentsExecutive Officer for National Honor Society (creating school-wide events)
2022 Distinguished Young Woman of North Illinois At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
2021 HOSA State Competition 1st Place, National Qualifier 2019 TEAMS State Competition 2nd Place, National Qualifier 2020 HOSA State Competition 2nd Place, National Qualifier 2021 Presidential Service Gold Medal 2020 IJAS Region 6 Science Fair Best in Category Award for Zoology 2019 IJAS State Science Fair Gold Award 2021 FBLA State Competition 4th Place (Healthcare Administration) 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Gold Key for Photography 2019 National Barbara James Service Award 2021 NCWIT Northern Illinois Affiliate Honorable Mention
Activites:
Director of Communications, ENVISION (STEM Research Competition)Director of Finance, Woolly Wishes (student-run organization) Director of Sponsorships, Codenovate (501(c)3 nonprofit) Mentor for Pharmacy Science, Future Health Professionals (HOSA)Mentor for Science REACHiStart Valley Entrepreneurship Program InternUIC Bioengineering Research AssistantDestined Doctors EditorNational Art Honor Society MemberSPARK Research Program, Member
Additional:
Hospital Volunteer, Vista Health CenterNational Honor Society Global Goals LeaderGive-A-Thon Classroom Leader, National Honor Society Member, National Art Honor SocietyChemistry Tutor, Peer Tutors
2022 Distinguished Young Woman of North Illinois At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Spanish Student of the Month n/a Solo and Ensemble superior n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Activites:
School soccer teamAVIDPart-time worker at Wendyssinteract club
Additional:
Jul 2018/youth group car wash: washed over 50 cars to raise money for the churchAug 2018/karaoke night: served food & was the mc to raise money for the church Mar 2019/dodgeball event: baked/sold goods to raise money for cancer researchOct 2020/haunted house: went to local elementary school and set-up/scared kidsDec 2020/breakfast w/ Santa: served breakfast for local families at a school