Distinguished Young Women OF Arkansas


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.


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Carissa Callicott
Distinguished Young Woman of Arkansas for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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Tickets:
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$TBA for Finals on Date and Time 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 in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Arkansas

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Carissa Callicott
FromLittle Rock
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalPediatric Surgeon

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Arkansas

Photo of Carissa Callicott
Carissa Callicott
From
Little Rock

University Preference
University of Alabama

Career Goal
Pediatric Surgeon

Achievements:
1st place Arkansas Science Fair 2nd Place Stock Market Competition Coding and Robotics Award Excellence in Filmmaking AR Scholastic Press Association Mathematics Student of the Month National Honors Society Sea-perch Flight in Space program - underwater robotics Overall Instrumentalist MAROT 2021 Overall Instrumentalist MAROT 2022 TOP Community Health Worker Trainee

Activites:
BETA clubBest BuddiesBryant High School Softball TeamFamily Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA) Journalism New York Times Editorial ContestantStudent SenateU.S. Pizza Co Host and Cashier

Additional:
Arkansas Middle School Softball League - Coach, Referee, ScorekeeperFellowship of Christian Athletes - Volunteer and Event CoordinatorMeals on Wheels- Fundraiser, Outreach Companion Miracle League Softball - BuddyMiss America Scholarship Organization - Fundraiser, Volunteer

2025 State Participants

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Brylie Butler
CityPangburn
University PreferenceHarding University
Career GoalPediatric Pa Working In The Nicu
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Zamera Wilbon
CitySherwood
University PreferenceUniversity of Washington in St. Louis
Career GoalMathematics Educator
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