Distinguished Young Women OF Missouri


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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Katie Fourtner
Distinguished Young Woman of Missouri for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Evaluations: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Where:
Virtual Showcase PremiereS Sunday, February 25, 2024

Showcase Link:
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.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE CLASS OF 2024

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 AND BEYOND


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Missouri

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Katie Fourtner
FromSt. Louis
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern California
Career GoalChemical/Environmental Engineering

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Missouri

Photo of Katie Fourtner
Katie Fourtner
From
St. Louis

University Preference
University of Southern California

Career Goal
Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Achievements:
Missouri Seal of BiliteracyAP Scholar with Distinction3-Sport Scholar Varsity Athlete (Golf, Swimming, Lacrosse)Student Impact Award for donating blood

Activites:
Missouri Scholars AcademyNational Honor Society Co-PresidentWork - Lou Fusz (Backpost)Beta Chi Pi Co-PresidentMissouri Girls State6th Grade Camp Counselor

Additional:
Volunteering at the World Bird SanctuaryPREPS (Service Committee)

2024 State Participants

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Katie Fourtner
CitySt. Louis
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern California
Career GoalChemical/Environmental Engineering
TalentPiano
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