Distinguished Young Women OF Wayne 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 Wayne County Program
Program has Wrapped! Congratulations to all of our incredible participants. Details for the 2025 Program coming soon!
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 senior year of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2024 ARE NOW CLOSED.
Accepting applications for the Class of 2025 and later.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Wayne County
2024 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Wayne County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
AP Scholar AwardTop 5% of Class Recognition Sons of the American Revolution George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay ContestCatholic High School League Scholastic AwardCross Country Team Regional Winner
Activites:
Environmental ClubEthics BowlTraining for a half marathon and 10kTheater (Shrek: The Musical)
Additional:
Feed the Hungry ClubPlymouth Library Teen Volunteer President National Honors Society: E-board Service CoordinatorLove for Our Elders
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Wayne
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Honor RollNational Technical Honors Society
Activites:
CheerSoftballDanceStudent Senate
Additional:
Student Senate ProjectsVolunteer Dance Classes
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Westland
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
4.0 GPA Academic Award (9th-11th)National History Day Michigan State Group Website Finalist DECA District Conference Test Medal for Business Management & Administration (10th)DECA District Conference Bronze Medal (10th)DECA State Conference Test Medal for Business Management & Administration (10th)DECA State Conference Silver Medal (10th)
Activites:
National Honor Society (11th-12th)Drama Crew (10th-12th)French Club (11th-12th)DECA (10th-11th)American Sign Language Club (12th)Japanese Club (9th)Student/Class Council (9th-11th)
Additional:
Volunteering at a hospital gift shop (100+ hours)Volunteering at my church :)
2024 Local Participants
General Questions
Lauren Perry, Co-Director
Jodi Berry, Co-Director