Our Mission
To positively impact the lives of young women by providing a transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent. Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplish
ments. By encouraging continued education and providing college scholarships
By developing self-confidence and the abilities to interview effectively, to speak in public, to perform on stage and to build interpersonal relationships
By encouraging and showcasing excellence in academic achievement, physical fitness, on-stage performance skills, and the ability to think and communicate clearly
By creating opportunities to beneficially inspire the lives of others
The Be Your Best Self program allows Distinguished Young Women participants to reach out and encourage young people nationwide to make a commitment to being their best selves in areas such as: academics, physical fitness, morality, character, and social and civic participation. Embracing the BYBS message empowers young people with valuable tools to face the challenges of negative peer pressure. Drawing on their own personal experiences, Distinguished Young Women program participants deliver helpful messages emphasizing the importance of setting goals and striving to reach them.
5 Elements of the Be Your Best Self Program:
Be Healthy – Care for your physical and mental health. Be Involved – Serve your community. Be Studious – Stay in school and be a lifelong learner. Be Ambitious – Set and achieve goals. Be Responsible – Live by moral and ethical principles.