Distinguished Young Women OF Wake 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 2025 Program Dates
April 12, 2024 - Last Day to Submit Application
April 14, 2024 - First Rehearsal and Photoshoot*
May 5, 2024 - Rehearsal
May 18, 2024 - Rehearsal
June 2, 2024 - All Forms Due! Rehearsal & Outing at Triangle Rock Club
June 23, 2024 - Rehearsal
July 14, 2024 - Dress Rehearsal*
July 21, 2024 - Showcase at Meredith College!*
All dates are tentative and subject to change.
All dates are Sundays and we meet at 2:00 PM.
Any date with a star next to it is MANDATORY
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Life-Changing Experience
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 ARE OPEN
College cash scholarships are awarded at the local level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The Wake County representative will advance to the state program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
Total Cash Scholarships Awarded to Young Women in Wake County Since 2010
Over $25,000!!
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Article feature by NC State Poole College of Management about Psychology researchFBLA Healthcare Administration State Finalist Science National Honor Society "Outreach Manager" Appointed delegate to American Junior Academy of Science conference1st place NC Student Academy of Science States Behavioral Science2nd place Battle of the Books Regionals3rd place NC Science and Engineering Fair Regionals Biological ScienceNational Security Language Initiative for Youth SemifinalistUNC Charlotte Levine Scholar FinalistNC Museum of Natural Sciences Knowledge Award
Activites:
Wake County EMS CadetOptometric Medical ScribeBreast Cancer Research at UNC Chapel HillLayers of Dignity Nonprofit InternPsychology and Data Analysis Research at NC StateGender Equality and Leadership President "hosted Wake County Young Women's Summit"Battle of the Books PresidentFuture Women in Medicine Volunteer CommitteeOdyssey of the Mind Future Business Leaders of America Healthcare Administration competitive event
Additional:
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Junior InterpreterLayers of Dignity Nonprofit Operations InternVolunteer Bharatanatyam Dance TeacherBattle of the Books - Founded Book Buddy Initiative Mentoring ProgramFuture Women in Medicine Volunteer Committee
2025 Local Participants
General Questions
Chairwoman - Maggie Mae Whittemore