Distinguished Young Women OF Nebraska
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 2026 Program
July 11-13, 2025
Where:
Bennington High School
Tickets:
$15 Advance / $20 At Door / $5 Alumni / FREE "Class of 2027" Female Students
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.
$13,400 in CASH scholarships were awarded to our Class of 2025 this past summer!
Class of 2026 Applications Accepted:
January 1-March 31, 2025
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Nebraska All-State Choir Member and SoloistState Cross Country team qualifierAcademic Honor RollOutstanding Performance award for vocal solo at District Music ContestSelected to sing the National Anthem for four NSAA State Sporting eventsMid State Conference Academic Top 10%Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student AwardFeatured soloist at Wartburg College Meistersinger Honor ChoirThird place Algebra II examination at the Wayne State College Mathematics Competition
Activites:
Concert ChoirJazz ChoirSpeechBandCross CountryMusicalOne Act Play ProductionJazz BandPiano LessonsVoice Lessons
Additional:
Sunday School AssistantCommunity trash clean up (cross country team)Volunteered to pack clothes for Orphan Grain TrainVacation Bible School leaderVolunteered at a 5k walk/run to raise money for MDA
2026 State Participants
General Questions
Stacey Fletcher
(402) 669-4567