Distinguished
Young Women of
Mississippi
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 Mississippi, you must first participate in a local program or the Mississippi At-Large program. Now accepting applications for the Class of 2028 and later.
Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi
for 2026
Lainey Schuesselin
Class of 2027 Program Information
Location: The Evangel Temple, Meridian
Dates: Preliminaries - July 16, 2026 & July 17, 2026; Finals - July 18, 2026; all showcases start at 7:30pm
Tickets: TBA
For more information, email: Mississippi@DistinguishedYW.org
Local Programs
The local programs in Mississippi are currently working with their 2027 program year. If you will graduate in 2027 or later, please click on the county where you live to email the local committee for more information about participation.
If your county of residence is not listed, please contact the Mississippi At-Large Program Committee.