Distinguished
Young Women of
Indiana
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.
To participate in Indiana, you must first participate in a local program or the Indiana At-Large program. Now accepting applications for the Class of 2026 and later.

Distinguished Young Woman of Indiana
for 2026
Katherine Novak
Class of 2026 Program Information
Location: TBA, Kokomo
Dates: Preliminary - February 13, 2026 ; Finals - February 14, 2026
Tickets: TBA
Local Programs
The local programs in Indiana are currently working with their 2027 program year. If you will graduate in 2027 or later, please click on the community/county where you live to email the local committee for more information about participation.
If your community/county of residence is not listed, please contact the Indiana State Committee about At-Large Program information.
