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.
Hillman Center for the Performing Arts
423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Located in: Shady Side Academy
thehillman.org
Please note the participation deadline has passed for seniors graduating in the class of 2025
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 year of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
Achievements:
National Honors Society President , High Honor Recipient, Peer Leadership, 3-time First Place Impromptu speech, 2nd Place Duo Impromptu speech, 1st and 2nd place Extemporaneous Speech, 2-time WPIAL 1A Varsity Softball Champion, Youth National Travel Softball Champion, and Steelers STEM finalist, PIAA 1A Softball State Runner-up
Activites:
Varsity Volleyball captain, National Honors Society president, Forensics Public Speaking president, Varsity softball, Peer Leadership, Entrepreneurship Club CEO/Founder, E-Sports/Tech Team announcer and member, Spanish club, Musical theater, Social media club
Additional:
STEAM Week Staff/Helper, Wrapping Christmas gifts at local Crisis Shelter, Singing at The Confluence, Wrapping Easter Baskets for families at Union Elementary, Thanksgiving food drive, Program partnership with the Girl Scouts of America in Western Pennsylvania
For more information and general questions, email Emily Strickland-DiMarco, State Chairperson