Distinguished Young Women OF Colorado


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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Neha Barani
Distinguished Young Woman of Colorado for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Program: July 20, 2024

Apply now for the Class of 2026!

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.

Our applications for the Class of 2025 have now closed. Applications for the Class of 2026 and beyond are welcome!


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Colorado

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Neha Barani
FromHighlands Ranch
University PreferenceCU Boulder
Career GoalBiomedical Engineer

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Colorado

Photo of Neha Barani
Neha Barani
From
Highlands Ranch

University Preference
CU Boulder

Career Goal
Biomedical Engineer

Achievements:
Honor Roll Science National Honor SocietyComputer Science Honor Society

Activites:
DanceSwim

Additional:
Swedish Medical CenterChildren's HospitalYouth RootsLife is Better RescueKumon

2024 State Participants

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Neha Barani
CityHighlands Ranch
University PreferenceCU Boulder
Career GoalBiomedical Engineer
TalentFusion Dance
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Ansley Groffy
CityLittleton
University PreferenceGrand Canyon University
Career GoalNfl Dancer
TalentDance
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Olivia Liggett
CityCastle Rock
University PreferenceUniversity of Colorado
Career Goal
TalentPiano
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