Distinguished Young Women OF Connecticut


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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Christina Vega
Distinguished Young Woman of Connecticut for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

January 14, 2024

Where:
Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA (Click for link to map)
Time: 3pm

Tickets:
$TBA for Finals on January 14, 2024 at 3pm

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

Now accepting applications for the Class of 2025 and after.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Connecticut

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Christina Vega
FromSuffield
University PreferenceChapman University
Career GoalScreenwriter

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Connecticut

Photo of Christina Vega
Christina Vega
From
Suffield

University Preference
Chapman University

Career Goal
Screenwriter

Achievements:
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholar University of Rochester's Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences University of Connecticut’s Letters About Literature Contest FinalistCollege Board’s National Hispanic Recognition ProgramCollege Board’s National African American Recognition ProgramCollege Board’s AP Scholar Program

Activites:
UPLIFT Program Founder (Capstone)Voices United PresidentWriting Center CoachEditor in Chief: Suffield High School NewspaperWorld Language Honors Society (Société Honoraire Français): Public Relations Officer Anchor and Director for Suffield High School's Morning UpdateNational Honor Society MemberAnti Bias Anti Racist (ABAR) Suffield: Student Liaison and VolunteerSuffield Public Schools Equity Committee: Student Representative

Additional:
Suffield Youth Leadership CouncilSuffield Interact Club

2024 State Participants

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Christina Vega
CitySuffield
University PreferenceChapman University
Career GoalScreenwriter
TalentSpoken Word Poetry
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