Distinguished Young Women OF Frederick County
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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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.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Frederick County
2024 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Frederick County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
National Honorable Mention NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Maryland Affiliate Winner NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing AP Scholar with Distinction National Cyber Scholarship Semifinalist Member of 5 National Honor Societies Numerous Awards from Science Olympiad and FBLA Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete Award (2x)President’s Award for Educational Excellence (4x), First Honors (22x) Broadcom MASTERS semifinalist (Top 300 in nation) 1st Place in Microbiology, Thermofisher Outstanding Project Award
Activites:
Science Olympiad Varsity Member and Captain of CommunicationGreen Club Member and OfficerRobotics Club (FRC) Member, Project Manager, and Outreach CaptainFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Member and Event CompetitorScience Fair and Personal ProjectsModel United Nations Member/Delegate and OfficerAI4ALL AI and Sustainability Special Interest Group Co-LeadCommunity ServiceComputer Science Club MemberNCI Internship
Additional:
Sisters of Computer Science Co-Executive Director and InstructorVolunteer at Earth HeroVolunteer at ApCYCLE (Leadership Committee) Green Club Activities (Campus cleanups, composting, etc)Teaching/Tutoring (Reading, math, and Mandarin: speaking + reading + writing)
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Frederick County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
2013 Young Author’s Contest Short Story Winner 2013 PTA Reflections Award of Merit, 3rd Place in Literature2014 PTA Reflections Outstanding Interpretation Award in Musical Comp 2018/2019 Spelling Bee - 7th and 4th 2020 Varsity Athletic Award
Activites:
Swimming for the YMCAPiano lessonsMountain bikingBiotech Bootcamp at FCC
Additional:
Junior coaching for my swim teamService for my church by making cards for the communityTesting with NAEP
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Frederick County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Highest Honors throughout high school Award of Excellence State level- PTA Reflections, Literature Maryland Governor's Citation as a Gold Award recipient National, Art, English, Thespian Honor Society member Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Maryland Governor's Certificate for Volunteering over 175 hours FCPS Black History Month Writing Contest award Recipient of the VFW 2022 Scout of the Year AwardRepresented UHS at Delaplaine Art Center (8th, 11th grade) Received recognition from President Biden for community service
Activites:
PianoSkateboardingWeight liftingCreative writingHorse RidingGolfMember of the Writing Club (school)Member of the Interact Club (school)Founder of the UHS literacy magazine: The QuillMember of the drama department (school)
Additional:
Teen Library Council for Frederick County and Friends of Urbana Library Org. Create and organize Birthday Bags for children in need at the local food bank.Organized clothing and children's book drive for Afghani refugee families.Created Bands for Better Life as a fundraiser to feed children in Haiti.Writer for Letters for Rose; maintain the Little Free Library in local park.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Frederick County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
First Place at State Level American Legion Oratorical Contest 2022 First Place at Sons of American Revolution Oratorical Contest Second Place at Frederick County National History Day Competition 2022 Bezos Scholar Second Place at Frederick County Science Fair 2022 Hamilton Scholar Star Varsity Player Award for playing three sports Carson Scholar for 2021 - only person nominated from my High School First Place at Science Olympiad - Anatomy and Physiology First Place in Knight Essay Contest - American Revolution
Activites:
Taekwondo - First Degree Black Belt InstructorPresident of Mu Alpha Theta- Math Honor SocietyRepresentative - Frederick County Association of Student CouncilsVice President - Student Government AssociationIndian Classical Dance - KuchipudiProficient Piano PlayerVarsity Golf, Tennis, SwimPresident of National Honor Society
Additional:
Girl Scouts Gold Award : Highest award in Community Service Repaired houses & spent time with underprivileged children in New Orleans
Built & Painted Desks for Homeless students in FrederickMade blankets & Care Packages for Immigrant babies crossing the borderVolunteer weekly at an assisted living facility named Homewood
2024 Local Participants
