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.
Where:
Theatre West in the A.A. Fredericks Fine Arts Center
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
150 Central Avenue Natchitoches, LA 71497
Time: 5pm
Tickets:
$10 for Finals (cash, check, or Venmo only)
$5 for students, K-12
Under 5, free
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.
Now accepting applications for the Class of 2025
Achievements:
All-American Cheerleader (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)Louisiana Girls' State Delegate (2023)Elected to Louisiana Girls' State Poppy Press (2023)NCA Pin It Forward Award (2022, 2023)2024 Distinguished Young Women- LouisianaPlatinum National Miss Photogenic Award (2022)NYLA National Image Consultant Champion (2021)
Activites:
CheerleadingVarsity Golf TeamNational Honor Society- TreasurerMental Health Awareness ClubKey Club (Kiwanis Organization)Fellowship of Christian Athletes and StudentsStudent CouncilInteract Club (Rotary Organization)Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)Youth Volunteer Corps
Additional:
Volunteer with Duffle of Dreams CharitySalvation Army- Bell RingerPeer Tutoring of Younger ClassmenNSU Basketball- Feed the Athletes Holiday ProgramGirls on the Run and Gleaux for the Girls- 5K Volunteer