Distinguished Young Women OF South Carolina At-Large


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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Anwi Fomundam
Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina At-Large for 2025
Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

February 3

Where:
The at-large program is held virtually. Specific information will be emailed to participants.

Tickets:
Tickets will not be sold for the At-Large event.

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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2025 Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina At-Large

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina At-Large

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Anwi Fomundam
From
Myrtle Beach

University Preference
University of South Carolina Honors College, Duke University, Harvard

Career Goal
Attorney/Lawyer

Achievements:
National African American Recognition Program (College Board)AP Scholar with Honor

Activites:
Mock TrialDebate Club

Additional:
Math tutoring at my schoolNew Directions Men's Shelter: preparing and serving foodVolunteering at Various Church eventsVolunteering at Champion Autism Network EventsVolunteering at Various School Events (fundraisers, open house events, etc)

2025 Local Participants

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Anwi Fomundam
CityMyrtle Beach
University PreferenceUniversity of South Carolina Honors College, Duke University, Harvard
Career GoalAttorney/Lawyer
TalentSinging
Ava Kanitkar
CityLexington
University PreferenceUnknown
Career GoalUnknown
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Kaleigh Williams
CityAynor
University PreferenceCoastal Carolina University
Career GoalElementary Music Educator
TalentVocal Performance
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