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:
Location Virtual
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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.
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
Achievements:
Four-year Scholar AthleteAll-Ohio Scholar Athlete2022 Top 25 Governor's Award of Excellence4th District Congressional Art Competition WinnerThree-year Honor Roll studentCross-Country Element Award
Activites:
Cross-countryIndoor/outdoor trackShow choirNHS, NAHS, NSHSSymphonic choirMock trialASL clubWorking at a greenhouseGlobal scholars (focused on global education, cultural awareness, and preparedness for a global career)
Additional:
Clothes closet (daily in-school volunteering, distribution of free clothes and hygiene products)AHA Children's Museum volunteeringChoral department music program creation and set designTennis and show choir kids' campsAnnual Josh Huffman Memorial Tournament
Achievements:
12th place at international mock trial competition (Gladiator)2 year Drum Major3 year Band Officer (Sophomore Rep, Jr. Rep, VP)Outstanding Attorney in 2023 Ohio Mock Trial State CompetitionTop 7 at Buckeye Girls StateCaptain of Mock Trial teamPresident of Tri-M Honors SocietySecretary of Senate2x National Competitor at DanceAll-District Honors Band
Activites:
Mock TrialDebate TeamAttorney Generals Teen Ambassador BoardBuckeye Girls StateChick-fil-A Leader AcademyBandOhio For EquityTri-M Music Honors SocietyNHSSenate
Additional:
NHS Community ServiceChick-Fil-A Leader Academy ProjectBand Volunteering
Achievements:
National Honor Society Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
Activites:
Competitive Dance Yearbook StaffVolunteer work and providing service and help to othersWorking in a local restaurantFitness, Exercise and Wellness
Additional:
Helping out with freshman orientation as a Pioneer AmbassadorW.A.R.M Food Drive VolunteerDance Class Assistant and helper for annual Dance Recital in JuneOlentangy Orange Interact Club & Letters for Rose
Achievements:
Junior Speech Award
Activites:
Contemporary Ballet JazzHip-HopAcroSewing/Fashion DesignSculpture
Additional:
Volunteer at New Albany LibraryVolunteering within schoolLead in Celebration of Learning video for Columbus Metropolitan Library
Achievements:
Girl Scout Gold Award (2023), Silver Award (2019), Bronze (2017)Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Contest Rating of 1 (2019, 2021)Ohio State Science Fair Superior Rating (2019, 2020,2021)National Geographic Geography Bee: Ohio State QualifierBroadcom MASTERS (2019): Top 10% Nationally for Science Fair Project, project ID: USOH51Scripps National Spelling Bee (2019): Dayton Regional Spelling Bee Runner-Up, Dayton Area Catholic Schools ChampionArchbishop Alter Scholars Grant: Scholarship for top scorers on High School Placement Test (HSPT)Honors With Distinction: all 6 semesters at Alter High School
Activites:
Girl Scout Gold Award (2023): 80+ hours of service and leadership, addressed the issue of Period Poverty and Stigma in the Southwest Ohio Community. 13,000 period products collected.Cincinnati Children's High School Internship (2023): Pediatric Surgery, Colorectal Center. Conducted Chart Review for research project.Optimist International, World Oratorical Contest (2022): Great Ohio District Champion, Represented Ohio at the Global Competition in St. Louis, MODayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (2017-2024): Violist and Music LibrarianUniversity of Dayton Female Business Scholars Program (2022): 200 level course,1 of 9 students selected to attend business seminars, local networking events, and professional skills workshopPremier Health Orthopedics Internship: 1 of 10 students selected to shadow Orthopedic and Sports Medicine SurgeonsAlter High School National Honor Society: 1 of 25 members selected for excellence in Service, Leadership, and AcademicsAlter High School Key Club Co-President (2023) and Secretary (2022): 300+ hours of volunteer service, selected to lead one of Ohio's most active Key ClubsAlter High School Horizons in Medicine Club President (2023) and Vice-President (2022): Lead meetings and organize STEM Talks with local physicians Alter High School Varsity Cross Country (2020, 2021): Up and Coming Award as a Varsity Freshman
Additional:
Girl Scout Gold Award (2023), Silver Award (2019), Bronze (2017)Alter High School Key Club Co-PresidentGiving Strings Orchestra Charity Concerts (2016-2023): annual volunteer musician concerts benefitting local Dayton, Ohio organizationsIncarnation Optimist Club PresidentnIncarnation Parish, Food For All Donation Drive
Achievements:
AOSFYC's select choir-Scarlet Singers (10th-12th grades)Honor RollGreene County delegate to the Ohio State Fair for project judgingVarious 4-H Club officer positions CCP student at Wright State UniversityEarly Admission and Merit Scholarship to Tiffin University
Activites:
4-H (3rd-12th grades)All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir (10th-12th grade)Community Theater (3rd-12th grades)Jazz and Lyrical Competition Dance (group and solo, 10th-12th grades)Youth Group (6th-12th grades)Homeschool Prom Committee (9th-12th grades)Assistant Choreographer (Montpelier HS Locomotion, 11th-12th grades)
Additional:
Knitting hats for homeless bagsMaking quilts for the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald HouseMission Trips to Piedras Negras, Mexico OrphanageVolunteer Usher at Dayton Live theatersCamp Counselor for Camp Union
Achievements:
Recipient of the Cummins/Murphy Family Scholarship Recipient of the Michael T. Henry OCDS Memorial Scholarship Global Seal of Biliteracy: Working FluencyNational Beta Club AwardTwo varsity letters in soccerTwo Varsity letters in bowling National Honors Society AwardHonor Roll- First Honors for 8 quarters and Second Honors for 2 quartersMultiple Exceptional and Attitude awards in: Theology, CCP AP US History, CCP Spanish IV &5, Algebra Trig, Geometry, Theology, English, etc.I have been promoted sergeant for the Columbus Police Public Safety Corps Program
Activites:
Columbus Police Public Safety Corps ProgramVarsity BowlingNational Honors SocietyStudent Youth and Government Beta ClubAmbassador ClubFuture Business Leaders of America St. Vincent de Paul ClubYouth group at St. Stephen the Martyr ChurchCastle Crew
Additional:
I am a Bible study teacher at St. Stephen the Martyr church.Every two weeks, I assist in community service with the Columbus Division of Police.Every 2 months, I help host retreats at St. Stephen the Martyr Church.Annually, I help with St. Stephen fish fry and festival I assist elementary school kids after school with their homework.
Achievements:
Inducted into National Honor SocietyAcademic LetterSchool Distinguished Honor Roll all semestersVarsity Athletic Letter & Scholar Athlete2nd Runner Up Miss Teen Dance KAR 20202 time Tap Large Line National Dance ChampionsTap Scholarship Award WinnerStudent of the Month at Westerville Central High School
Activites:
CheerleadingDanceHope SquadNational Honor SocietyBabysittingPart time job
Additional:
National Honors SocietyHelp elementary teacher set up classroom prior to start of schoolAssist with 5th grade elementary musicalsICAN Program