Distinguished Young Women

Scholarships Programs About Support Apply Now

Already Applied?Login

Donate National Finals Alumnae DYW Store Contact

Distinguished Young Women OF Kentucky

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.

Learn more

Ellen Fei

Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky for 2024

Find Your Area Program

State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

January 12-13, 2024

Where:
Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington

Times:
1st Prelim - Fri. January 12 at 7:00 pm EST
2nd Prelim - Sat. January 13 at 11:00 am EST
Finals - Sat. January 13 at 7:00 pm EST

Tickets:
Check back for prices, on-sale dates and times, and ticket purchasing link.

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.

Apply Now

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky

Ellen Fei

FromLexington

University PreferenceJohns Hopkins University

Career GoalPhysician

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky

Ellen Fei

From

Lexington

University Preference

Johns Hopkins University

Career Goal

Physician

Achievements:
National Merit FinalistTSA Nationals: 1st-Software Dev, 8th-Essays on Tech, 10th-Debating Tech IssuesAu Revoir Invit Natl Tourn: 1st-Informative SpeakingState Novice Public Forum Debate: 1st-Indiv SpeakerState Sci Olympiad: 2nd-Anat & Phys, 3rd-Disease DetectivesSci Fair Systems Software: State-2nd, District/Regional-1st Beta Club Instrumentalist: Nationals-4th, State-1stGuzheng Exam Lv 10Natl Honor Soc; Spanish Honor Soc, Historian

Activites:
Technology Student Assn: State Secretary, HS VPUniv of KY Research menteeJohns Hopkins Med Sch Intensive Pre-College ProgScience Olympiad, MentorDunbar Cultural Soc: Pres, Culture Fair CoordBeta Club, Convention ChairDunbar Medical Soc: Pres, Guest Speaker CoordSpeech & Debate Team, MentorStudent Council, TreasScience Natl Honor Soc, Leadership Team

Additional:
STARTALK Chinese ProgramBluegrass Youth Artists & Friends in Music, violin mentorGuzheng performances (nursing homes & cultural events)Toys with a Purpose toy driveElementary school science fair, mentor & judge

2024 State Participants

Olivia Ashley

CityLouisville

University PreferenceIndiana University or University of Missouri

Career GoalBroadcast Journalist

TalentVocal

Amira Bowman

CityLebanon

University PreferenceBellarmine University

Career GoalA Career In Public Policy

TalentTap Dance

Molly Brady

CitySpringfield

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalPharmacist

TalentPiano

Kyra Cain

CityLiberty

University PreferenceAsbury University

Career GoalKyra Plans To Earn A Degree In Exercise Science, Pre Physical Therapy. Then Go On To Complete School To Become A Physical Therapist.

TalentTheatrical Monologue

Rachel Cavanah

CityHopkinsville

University PreferenceBall State University

Career GoalI Would Love To Work In Musical Theater Professionally.

TalentMusical Theater Vocal

Libby Clifton

CityMorganfield

University PreferenceMurray State University

Career GoalAgricultural Sales Representative

TalentVocal

Shelby Cole

CityWest Liberty

University PreferenceMorehead State University

Career GoalVeterinarian

TalentBallet En Pointe

Ellen Fei

CityLexington

University PreferenceJohns Hopkins University

Career GoalPhysician

TalentGuzheng

Elisabeth Gifford

CitySalt Lick

University Preference

Career GoalCosmetologist

TalentBallet

Madelyn Goeing

CityWinchester

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalMy Career Goals Are To Become A Registered Nurse And Then Later Advance To A Nurse Practitioner In Hopes Of Owning My Own Practice.

TalentAcro Dance

Samantha Gourd

CityMount Washington

University PreferenceCampbellsville University

Career GoalMajor In Social Work With A Minor In Psychology. Love To Become A Family Resource And Youth Service Center Coordinator.

TalentJazz Dance

Madison Guse

CityDanville

University PreferenceLipscomb University

Career GoalPediatric Nurse

TalentPiano

Chloe Hall

CityCampbellsville

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalDentist

TalentVocal

Lauren Harrod

CityMidway

University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi

Career GoalDouble Major In International Affairs And French With A Minor In Intelligence And Security Studies

TalentJazz Dance

Hannah Hash

CityVersailles

University PreferenceWestern Kentucky University

Career GoalAttorney

TalentContemporary Dance

Wittley Jacobs

CityMount Sterling

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalPhysical Therapist Or Optometrist

TalentTumbling

Olivia Jefferson

CityBowling Green

University PreferenceSewanee: The University of the South

Career GoalNeurology

TalentTap Dance

Meredith Kelley

CityProvidence

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalAgricultural Sales Representative

TalentBallet En Pointe

Claire Larmour

CityNicholasville

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalSocial Media Marketing / Interior Design

TalentContemporary Dance

Natalie Northcutt

CityMorehead

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalFuneral Director

TalentPiano

Claire-Elizabeth Patterson

CityHenderson

University PreferenceUniversity of Cincinnati and Shenandoah University

Career GoalMusical Theatre Bfa With A Minor In Dance And Arts Administration

TalentSinging Ventriloquism

Kylie Pirtle

CityRichmond

University PreferenceUndecided

Career GoalLawyer

TalentTap Dance

Madison Prather

CityWallingford

University PreferenceMorehead State University

Career GoalBecoming A Lawyer Then Open My Own Firm In Florida.

TalentLyrical Dance

Sophia Price

CityOlive Hill

University PreferenceMorehead State University

Career GoalVeterinary Technology

TalentPiano

Claire Robison

CityScottsville

University PreferenceFreed Hardeman University

Career GoalBusiness/Marketing

TalentContemporary Dance

Ainsley Roby

CityBardstown

University PreferenceWestern Kentucky University

Career GoalLicensed Architect

TalentPiano

Karlie Sims

CityLawrenceburg

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalMedical Field Pediatrics

TalentTrumpet

Danielle (Dani) Story

CityStanford

University PreferenceEastern Kentucky University

Career GoalOptometrist Or Travel Nurse

TalentVocal

Jillian Grace Thompson

CitySomerset

University PreferenceUndecided

Career GoalLawyer

TalentDance And Tumbling

Alyssa Walker

CityGreensburg

University PreferenceWestern Kentucky University

Career GoalBusiness Owner And/Or Career In Performing Arts

TalentContemporary Dance

Lindsey Werner

CityFrankfort

University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky

Career GoalMarketing

TalentContemporary Dance

Hannah Yates

CityShelbyville

University PreferenceTemple University, University of Louisville

Career GoalClinical Psychologist With A Doctorate In Psych

TalentVocal

General Questions

Tressa Milburn, State Co-Chair
Kami Brumley, State Co-Chair

Follow Distinguished Young Women of Kentucky