Distinguished Young Women OF Eastern Shore


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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Ashley Carcamo-Diaz
Distinguished Young Woman of Eastern Shore for 2023
Helen Tsigehet
Distinguished Young Woman of Eastern Shore for 2023
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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Tickets:
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$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA

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 Eastern Shore

2024 Local Participants


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

Participants

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Eastern Shore

Ashley Carcamo-Diaz
From
Berlin

University Preference
Stevenson University

Career Goal
Medical field

Achievements:
National technical honor society

Activites:
Skills USA

Additional:
River soccer club coach and concession stand workerSunfestAfter-school programs

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Eastern Shore

Helen Tsigehet
From
Princess Anne

University Preference
University of Maryland College Park

Career Goal
Medical field

Achievements:
NHS induction Perfect attendance award Junior NHS induction Principal roll treasure of NHS NTHS induction (national technical honors society) Distinguished Young Woman of Somerset County Alternate Student Board Representative

Activites:
Field Hockey TennisStudent Government Association (SGA)National Honors Society (NHS)SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)Upward Bound OrganizationIndoor track Painting/artAlternate student board representative SEPA Pharmacy camp

Additional:
Greenwood Elementary school Sports day help outSeat-belt checks for schoolNursing home (went shopping for senior citizens for a class)Build a bear for nursing homesNational Night Out help out

2024 Local Participants

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