Distinguished Young Women OF South Dakota
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.
Distinguished Young Women of South Dakota Class of 2024 Program
February 24, 2024
We are going virtual this year to avoid traveling in winter!
Recruiting applicants for our Class of 2025 Program being held this summer!
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 graduating from high school in 2025. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Esther leadership AwardNational History Day Nationals Finalst National History Day regions 1st place Scholastic Art and Writing Award National Finalist Christian Character Award Track and Field 3rd place state pro-life essay winner 20213rd place state pro-life essay winner 2022
Activites:
Varsity Track and Field Varsity Cross Country Speech and Debate
Additional:
South Dakota Right to Life Volunteer Dominican Republic Missions Trip 2022Dominican Republic Missions Trip 2023Fork Real Cafe (Rapid City)Assistant Teacher (Middle school history)
2024 State Participants
General Questions
Lisa Lesjak
Chairman