Leadership · In person · Varies by state (National Finals in Mobile, AL)
Distinguished Young Women
Distinguished Young Women (formerly America's Junior Miss) is the oldest national scholarship program for high school girls, evaluating participants on scholastics, interview/self-expression, talent, and fitness rather than physical appearance.
About
Local and state programs are free to enter and select representatives who compete at the National Finals in Mobile, Alabama the June after graduating high school. The program has distributed over $122 million in scholarships since 1958.
What you can win
Local, state, and national cash scholarships; over $122 million awarded since 1958
Who can apply
- International students
- Can't apply
The website mentions 'high school girls' but does not specify grade levels or age ranges for eligibility to participate in the program itself, only for scholarships once a participant.
What it takes
- InterviewNeeded
- EssayNot needed
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
Details
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Varies by state (National Finals in Mobile, AL)
- How competitive
- Selective
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