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Oregon’s Nikita Chincholkar
was named the
Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2025 during the 68th National Finals.

HOMETOWN
Portland
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED
$42,000
UNIVERSITY
The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
CAREER GOAL
Surgeon
Fun Facts about Nikita!
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Nikita loves dance! From the dance team at her high school, to Bharatanatyam-style, catch Nikita breaking it down on the dance floor.
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She is most excited about meeting new people, trying out for dance teams and to take the science classes that she’s interested in.
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When asked what she indulges in, she says she loves food! She loves trying new foods from new places she travels with her parents.
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Little known fact about Nikita? She is a Guinness World Record holder for being a part of the largest Online Dance Performance, 45-minutes long!
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When asked who inspires her, Nikita says the people around her: teachers, her parents, and friends.
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