Alicia Chu '24 Named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024
Press Release from the Distinguished Young Women’s organization:
On Saturday, June 29, Alicia Chu was named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024 and presented with a cash scholarship of $40,000 at the conclusion of the 67th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Alicia earned preliminary awards in the Scholastics, Self Expression, Interview and Talent categories, totaling $44,000 in cash scholarships across the three-night program.
Following a selection process that began in her home state of Newark, Del., Chu began preparing for the 67th annual scholarship program. National Finals were held at the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama. Thursday, June 27th was the first night of the preliminary program followed by the second night on Friday, June 28th.
In addition to serving as the national representative of Distinguished Young Women for the next year, Chu will attend Harvard University and plans to pursue a career as a lawyer. Chu is a graduate of Archmere Academy. She is the daughter of Amy Chu and Chris Chu. Other participants receiving top awards in the 2024 Distinguished Young Women National Finals include First Runner- Up Nariah Mullins of Knoxville, Tenn., Second Runner-Up Haynes Lewis of Greenville, NC., and Third Runner-Up Ellen Fei of Kentucky. $125,500 in total cash scholarships was awarded during the three-night program.
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, Gant Travel Management, Regions Financial Corporation, John Cauley Jeweler, Jostens, and Alabama Media Group.
Congratulations to Alicia, who was also awarded the 2024 American Lawyers Alliance $10,000 CARR Scholarship for Excellence in Civics and Overall Academics!