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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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.
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
Achievements:
Honorable Mention from the National Association of Teachers of Singing SF Bay AreaNational Economics Challenge State FinalistAP Scholar with DistinctionStudent Investment Challenge Global Gold Award on Investment ReportPublic Benefit International Challenge Gold Award
Activites:
Singing. Practiced classical and musical theater singing musicianship for more than 12 years, along with 1+ years of private voice lesson and 11+ years of choir involvement. Member of Cantabile Youth Singers and its the highest-level performing choir Vocalise; attended twice a week rehearsals and performed 5-7 concerts per year in the Bay AreaMarketing Manager at the Journals of Justice. Oversaw all marketing aspects for this student initiative that publishes journals for social justice. Established and boosted social media presence with an account of 900+ followers. Facilitated executive meetings every month and coordinated events such as fundraisers. Led marketing initiatives for the launch of special projects, workshops, and inter-organizational discussions and collaborationsFacing History Student Leader. Spearheaded with other 9 selected facing history leaders to develop an inter-school network of 60+ students in the Bay Area with academic and social opportunities, committing to the common Facing History and Ourselves themes of justice and being an upstander. Facilitated the diversity of the student body who are cohorts of activists in fighting bigotry, in collaboration with Diversity Council and AAPI Coalition. Launched projects such as Black History Month with school-wide speaker series and activities and Diversity Showcase that featured over 50 performers and attracted more than 200 audienceMarketing Internship at MINISO Iceland. Researched, evaluated, and analyzed business and consumer behaviors at the MINISO store in Reykjavik. Formulated marketing strategy for a better shopping experience and store improvement in 2023 to establish a brand identity centered on incorporating consumer needs, high-quality products, and Icelandic culture. Developed holiday marketing plans for Q4 of 2022Co-Founder of Give To the Girls. Founded this student-led organization to brighten the future for girls by spreading educational materials to advocate for feminism on menstrual health, women’s rights, gynecology, gender, and culture. Initiated to distribute sustainable period products to girls in Zimbabwe with $5,000 from fundraising. Oversaw the website, podcast, and visual arts teams, and built the official website of the organizationTri-M Music Honor Society Executive Officer. Initiated school-wide lunch concerts, instrumental workshops, and music industry speaker series. Facilitated marketing activities for concerts and the school's music department. Collaborated with other Tri-M members to focus on the theme of Making Music Accessible in the 22-23 school yearChinese Cultural Club president. Facilitated active club and officer meetings every week, recorded minutes, and managed all written club materials. Initiated discussions about Chinese food, music, arts, etc. to celebrate the heritage of Chinese culture. Promoted the club to the student body and attracted 90+ members throughout the yearVisual and Performing Arts Student Marketer. Designed playbills for 3 spring musicals and 2 fall plays and posters for several drama showcases; works include gathering cast and crew information, designing layout and formatting, proofreading, and creating guides on how to make a theatrical program. Supported student marketing initiatives on the annual fall play and spring musical that attracted 100+ and 200+ audience per performance respectively. Promoted VAPA-related activities on campus and onlineCrew member at McDonald's. Efficiently handled customer orders, maintained cleanliness, and ensured the smooth operation of the cashier section of the restaurant. Demonstrated strong, multilingual communication skills when interacting with customers and collaborating with co-workers. Showcased excellent multi-tasking skills, resulting in timely delivery of food (doordash, table orders, and curbside orders) and meeting customers expectations when serving foodLeadership in the Business World at the Wharton Global Youth Program. Attended this 3-week summer program and studied the core of business concepts, corporate strategies, and case studies from the faculty of Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and spoke with successful leaders across the industries of finance, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. Proactively explored effective leadership through group projects, class discussions, and simulation tasks. Conducted thorough, complete company research and analysis with other 4 team members as the end-of-program project
Additional:
Volunteer Coordinator & Performer at senior retirement homes. Coordinated weekly/monthly, in-person music performances around 6 local senior living communities, including arranging rehearsals, scheduling concerts, and checking in with volunteers, etc. Performed classical, contemporary, and holiday repertoires that attract more than 20+ people every time on averageVolunteer at Montalvo Arts Center
Achievements:
Freshman class president JV cheer captain (2 years)Academic block WSophomore class president Community service (3 years)Good conduct ribbon (3 years) APT award (recruiting) Church youth group class president 3rd place Rotary Essay Winner California Women’s Club Leadership program award recipient
Activites:
Cheer Softball
Additional:
Wreaths Across America Crab feedCampus clean up