Distinguished Young Women

Scholarship Description

We are a non-profit organization that offers Life Skills Workshops to prepare young women for life after high school and over $1 billion in college scholarships opportunities. Plus, it is free to participate. Awards are given to participants in the local, state, and national levels of competition.

Must be female, high school juniors or seniors, U.S. citizens, and legal residents of the county and state of competition. Participants are evaluated on scholastic achievement, interview, talent, fitness, and public speaking.

The number of awards and their amount varies from year to year. Be aware that in order to qualify for or win any of the scholarships offered by Distinguished Young Women, you must participate in a program for your area. This could include attending a rehearsal(s) and being a part of an on-stage performance (dependent on Covid-19 guidelines in your area).

Eligibility Requirements

• Aged between 15 and 19 years old
• Must currently be in high school
• Must be Female
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Interview required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Entry in a contest required
• Photograph required
• Attend a rehearsal and being a part of an on-stage performance

How To Apply