Distinguished Young Women of Illinois

Distinguished Young Women of Illinois We are part of the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships to thousands of deserving high school senior girls.

Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, developing their
self-confidence in a positive peer environment and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school. The young w

omen are evaluated in the following categories:
Scholastic Achievement 25%
Interview 25%
Physical Fitness 15%
Talent 20%
Self-Expression 15%

Our next sponsor spotlight is on Campfire Marshmallows, which generously sponsored all the scholarships for our scholast...
08/15/2026

Our next sponsor spotlight is on Campfire Marshmallows, which generously sponsored all the scholarships for our scholastics category! Their continued support every year is so appreciated!
And, of course, we loved our delicious s’mores at our bonfire! 🔥
Thank you!!!

08/11/2026

We are SO excited for Elie! She will have an amazing year! 🩵🌟🩵

Our first sponsor spotlight is on Locke Transportation Inc., which generously sponsored scholarships for our participant...
08/09/2026

Our first sponsor spotlight is on Locke Transportation Inc., which generously sponsored scholarships for our participants for the second year! Its owners have also been a fabulous host family for us for four years in a row! Thank you so much!! 🔑 🛻

Eliana Nicholas of Glen Ellyn is the Distinguished Young Woman of Illinois for the class of 2027! Eliana won awards in T...
08/06/2026

Eliana Nicholas of Glen Ellyn is the Distinguished Young Woman of Illinois for the class of 2027! Eliana won awards in Talent, Fitness, and Self-Expression. She is poised, strong, and intelligent and will be a wonderful state representative. Congratulations to Eliana!🩵💫

Sara Cutinho of Chicago is the Distinguished Young Woman of Illinois for the class of 2027! Sara won awards in Interview...
07/28/2026

Sara Cutinho of Chicago is the Distinguished Young Woman of Illinois for the class of 2027! Sara won awards in Interview, Talent, and Self-Expression. She is poised, strong, and intelligent and will be a wonderful state representative. Congratulations to Sara!🩵💫

Eliana Nicholas of Glen Ellyn is the class of 2027’s First Runner Up! Eliana earned awards in Talent, Fitness, and Self-...
07/28/2026

Eliana Nicholas of Glen Ellyn is the class of 2027’s First Runner Up! Eliana earned awards in Talent, Fitness, and Self-Expression. Congratulations to Eliana!🩵💫

Aviya Pinto of Naperville is the class of 2027’s Second Runner Up! Aviya earned awards in Self-Expression and Interview....
07/28/2026

Aviya Pinto of Naperville is the class of 2027’s Second Runner Up! Aviya earned awards in Self-Expression and Interview. Congratulations to Aviya!🩵💫

Congratulations to our Fitness Award winners!🩵💫
07/28/2026

Congratulations to our Fitness Award winners!🩵💫

Congratulations to our Self-Expression Award winners!🩵💫
07/28/2026

Congratulations to our Self-Expression Award winners!🩵💫

Congratulations to our Talent Award winners!🩵💫
07/28/2026

Congratulations to our Talent Award winners!🩵💫

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