Distinguished Young Women OF South Dakota At-Large
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 2025 Program
Summer 2024
Date TBA
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 graduating from high school in 2025. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota At-Large
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Esther leadership AwardNational History Day Nationals Finalst National History Day regions 1st place Scholastic Art and Writing Award National Finalist Christian Character Award Track and Field 3rd place state pro-life essay winner 20213rd place state pro-life essay winner 2022
Activites:
Varsity Track and Field Varsity Cross Country Speech and Debate
Additional:
South Dakota Right to Life Volunteer Dominican Republic Missions Trip 2022Dominican Republic Missions Trip 2023Fork Real Cafe (Rapid City)Assistant Teacher (Middle school history)
2025 Local Participants
General Questions
Lisa Lesjak
State Chairman