Distinguished Young Women OF Carroll County


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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Uchechi Mba
Distinguished Young Woman of Carroll County for 2023
Emilie Tedeschi
Distinguished Young Woman of Carroll County for 2023
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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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.


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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Carroll County

2024 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Carroll County

Uchechi Mba
From
Sykesville

University Preference
Columbia University

Career Goal
Civil Lawyer

Achievements:
2020 Norman Borlaug Scholar 2020 Maryland Delegate at the Global Youth Institute 2021 & 2022 Maryland Scholastic Poet Gold Key Winner2021 Maryland Scholastic American Voice2022 Youth Diplomat at the Baltimore World Trade Center 2021 Second Team All-Carroll County Volleyball 2021 Maryland Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Award 2019 Baltimore FOX45 Champion of Courage Essay Contest Finalist Straight A Honor Roll 2020 Publication in the World Food Prize's Global Youth Proceedings

Activites:
United States Center for Safe Sport, Youth Advisory CouncilMaryland Youth State Legislature Subcommittee, SecretaryMaryland Civic Education Coalition, Government Relations CommitteeCarroll County Student Government Association, Parliamentarian Future Business Leaders of America, Political Science Competitor Black Student Union, Fundraising Chair Century High School, Varsity Volleyball TeamMock Trial, Competitor George Washington University, Environmental Justice InternCarroll County SkillsUSA, Parliamentarian

Additional:
Global Citizenship Campaign, Co-founder: Liberate Your Mind, MemberCentury High School, Spanish & English TutorCarroll County Public Library, Youth Volunteer

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Carroll County

Emilie Tedeschi
From
Sykesville, Carroll County

University Preference
Case Western Reserve University

Career Goal
Biologist

Achievements:
Straight A's Honor Roll World of Dance Champions

Activites:
Chemistry TeamLEO ClubAcademic TeamStudent Government AssociationBlack Student UnionCarroll County Student Government AssociationNational Honors SocietyMaryland Association of Student CouncilsNational Art Honors SocietyCarroll County Board of Education

Additional:
Student voice/student governmentDance Camp CounselorVacation Bible SchoolProviding families in need boxes of Thanksgiving dinnerGifting children in need their holiday wish list

2024 Local Participants

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Natalie Duvall
CityWestminster
University PreferenceHood College, small college
Career GoalTravel With Sand Tray Therapy
TalentCello Playing
Madeline Harwood
CitySykesville
University PreferenceTowson University
Career Goal
TalentMusical Instrument
Giana Rohrer
CityHampstead
University Preference
Career Goal
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