Mobile, Ala.– On Friday, June 23, 2023, Rosie Shultz of Ruston, La.. received a Self Expression award during the second night of preliminary competition at the 66th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. The $1,000 each cash scholarships were presented to five of the 50 state representatives receiving the highest scores from the panel of judges following their on-stage oral presentation in front of an audience.
Following a selection process that began in her home state of La., Shultz traveled to Mobile along with 49 other state representatives to participate in community activities and prepare for the 66th annual national competition.
Shultz is a graduate of Louisiana School for Math Science and the Arts. In the fall, she will attend Brown University with plans to become an environmental lawyer. She is the daughter of Sylvia and Jeffry Shultz.
Competition continues Saturday, June 24, with the selection of the top eight finalists and the distribution of additional cash scholarships, including $40,000 to be awarded to the participant selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2023.
About Distinguished Young Women Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing their self-confidence, and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school. National sponsors include Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Mobile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation, Master Boat Builders, Gant Travel Management, Regions Financial Corporation, John Cauley Jeweler, Jostens, and Alabama Media Group
For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Lawson, National Headquarters Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or Tara@DistinguishedYW.org or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.
