Distinguished
Young Women of
North Carolina
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 North Carolina, you must first participate in a local program or the North Carolina At-Large program. Now accepting applications for the Class of 2027 and later.
Distinguished Young Woman of
North Carolina for 2026
Alexis Vander Poppen
Class of 2026 Program Information
Location: The Carolina Theatre, Greensboro
Dates: Preliminary - January 23, 2026; Finals - January 24, 2026
Tickets: https://carolinatheatre.com/events
For more information, email: NorthCarolina@DistinguishedYW.org
Local Programs
The local programs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina State Committee about At-Large Program information.