Distinguished Young Women OF Los Angeles 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.
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Class of 2025 Program
Date TBA
Where:
Location 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.
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Los Angeles County
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Los Angeles County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
CTY John Hopkins-high achievement awardRoyal Academy of Dance Examination-high distinctionGlobal Dance Challenge (regionals)-1st placeGlobal Dance Challenge (world finals)-3rd placeKorea Art and Culture International Dance Competition-1st placeAsian Grand Prix-7th placeOverseas Taoli Cup-grand prizeYouth American Grand Prix-top 24Canadian International Art Competiiton-1st placeAmerican Dance Awards-dancer of the year and 3rd place
Activites:
BalletEnvironmental studies and researchGenomics researchBakingAssistant dance teacherPublic health studies
Additional:
Teach dance to children with specialized cognitive needsRubio Canyon habitat restorationDance assistant
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Los Angeles County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Gold Presidential Service Volunteer Award 2022Gold Presidential Service Volunteer Award 2023Alambana Community Service Award 2021-2023Annamalai University Dance Theory with First Class Distinction Honors 2022Annamalai University Dance Practical with First Class Distinction Honors 2023Annamalai University Dance Practical with First Class Distinction Honors 2022 Annamalai University Dance Practical with First Class Distinction Honors 2023Model UN Conference Best Research Award 2022Member of California Scholarship Federation
Activites:
Project Talent Launch CEO (Educational Organization)Bharatanatyam Instructor and Dancer(Traditional Indian Classical Dance)Student Government Activities CommissionerModel United Nations PresidentBrighter Side Singers Activities Director and 1st Soprano(Show Choir)Link Crew LeaderIn Another's Shoes Treasurer (Advocacy Club)
Additional:
Down But Not Out Volunteer and Event Coordinator(feeding LA community) Wings of TC Director of Activities and Events(advocacy and charity club) Balavihar Volunteer(Hindu Saturday School)
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Los Angeles County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Harvard National Forensics Tournament Semifinalist Glenbrooks Speech Tournament Semifinalist National Speech and Debate tournament Qualifier CHSAA Championship QualifierLa Costa Winter Classic 4th place Girl Scout Bronze AwardTCFL League Champion
Activites:
Speech Team ASB Junior delegate Girl Scouts TEDxGHC club Vice President
Additional:
Girl Scout memorial flag placementOrganization of camp for younger girl scoutsVolunteering at various school events
2025 Local Participants
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General Questions
Los Angeles County Program