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.
Lincoln - March 3, 2024
Omaha #1 - March 10, 2024
Central/Western NE - March 17, 2024
Omaha #2 - March 24, 2024
At-Large times are from 1-5pm
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.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 25, 2024
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
Achievements:
College Board's National Rural and Small Town Recognition ScholarPresidential Scholar NomineeBHS Drama Outstanding Member (Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior)Outstanding Vocal Music Student (Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior)Optimist Club Essay Local, Regional, and State WinnerEastern Midlands Conference: All Conference Academic Excellence (Vocal Music, Journalism)Nebraska 2022 & 2023 NMEA All-State ChorusesDuke University TIP State and Grand RecognitionNSAA State Journalism, UNO Class B First Place Sports and News StoriesNSAA NCPA Academic All-State Award
Activites:
Acapella ChoirConcert ChoirDrama Club - Troupe AdvocateNational Honor Society - PresidentNewspaper - EditorStudent GovernmentVarsity Cheerleading 2022-2023Varsity Quiz Bowl - CaptainVarsity Show Choir - CaptainVarsity Speech
Additional:
Volunteer at Blair YMCA Special OlympicsVolunteer School Math Tutor (Pre-Calc, Algebra, etc.)Volunteer at First Lutheran Church, community serviceCleanup after school games and meetsBlood donor
Achievements:
National Honor Society The President's Volunteer Service AwardNebraska Performance Competition - piano senior level 1st place2020 President's Education AwardsAcademic letter 2021 and 20222022 Medley Pre-College Piano Competition 2nd place2022 Victor Borge Legacy Award - piano & essay2021 NMTA Piano 1st place2022 OMTA piano senior 3rd place2022 NMTA piano 2nd place
Activites:
PianoTennisFigure Skating
Additional:
Volunteer at the Omaha Chinese AssociationFremont Habitat for HumanityElkhorn South High SchoolPapillion Public Library
Achievements:
1st Place Nebraska State Serious Prose 2023 (Marilyn Monroe)4th Place POI at the Nebraska State Speech Competition 2023Tilted Screw AwardSpeech Outstanding Interpretation Award 2022Nebraska Young Artist Award in TheatreCo-Author of the 2022 One Act Writing Competition at the Yorkshire PlayhouseDistrict Speech 1st place POISkillsUSA Prepared Speech 3rd and 2nd place at state 2021-20222nd Place OID State Speech 2022District Speech 2023 2nd place Serious
Activites:
One ActVarsity SpeechSkills USAYork Honor Choir Chamber SingersTreble In Paradise (York all-girls acapella group)ACES (Honor Society Member)GOTR Junior Volunteer CoachAll Writes Reserved (Poetry Club)York Dolphins Swim TeamYorkshire Playhouse Volunteer and Actress
Additional:
Yorkshire Playhouse: crew work, cleaning, box office, acting +National Anthem for YPSVolunteered at the Believe Fundraiser: head of childcareTutor for the Renewed Horizons programSinging for events (unpaid)
Achievements:
Academic Letters for two yearsGold Academic Honor RollBand Letter for three yearsSuperior rating for Clarinet Choir in District Music ContestSuperior rating for Wind Ensemble in District Music ContestGroup, solo, duet and trio placed at various dance competitions
Activites:
Competitive Dance at Mary Lorraine's Dance CenterMarching Band with Millard South High School
Additional:
Painting props and fundraising for Mary Lorraine's Dance Center
Achievements:
Honor Roll (2020-current)CPR certified (2022-current)State Cheer Champion (2022)State Olympic Weightlifting Champion (2021)Certified Nursing Assistant (2022-current)Cornhusker Girls State Delegate (2022)
Activites:
Varsity Cheer (2021-current)Varsity Dance (2021-current)Concordia Ambassador (2021-current)Cool Beans Barista (2022-current)Praise Band (2023-current)National Honor Society (2022-current)Prom Committee (2022-current)Youth For Christ Group Leader (2022-current)
Additional:
Pay It Forward Project; Church small group handing out cards with gift cardsSleep in Heavenly Peace; Making beds for kids in Omaha who sleep on the floorFaith in Action Days; School heads out into the community to serve all aroundChurch Trips; Serve in an array of areas like food banks and packaging foodRefugee Resettlement; Help refugees in Omaha get settled into their new homes
Achievements:
Vice President of Art ClubVice President of BandAcademic Excellence FreshmanAcademic Excellence SophomoreArt ExcellenceSuperior FreshmanSuperior SophomoreSuperior Junior
Activites:
Academic DecathlonArt ClubBandCheerleadingColor GuardFBLAStarYouth Advisory Board
Additional:
Blood DriveFBLA basketball clean upKids Are Washable NHSJr. Jays Cheer
Achievements:
Interview with UNMC High School Alliance3 year Honor Roll: Presidents and Deans list3 year Dance Team Varsity LetterTeammate of the month Veteran of the YearPlaced 8th at Worlds competition for No LimitsAP ChemistryAP American History
Activites:
Varsity Dance TeamNo Limits DanceUnified PENannyingWorking at the DaycareStaying fit
Additional:
Dance Team Kiddie ClinicDance Team Craft FairBennington DaysBell ringing at HyveeFundraising
Stacey Fletcher
(402) 669-4567