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Neema Mollel, a junior at University School of Milwaukee, has been named a Distinguished Young Woman of Milwaukee for 2024. As such, Mollel will receive a $500 scholarship and advance to the state finals in August, where she will join other high school girls from across the state for the opportunity to represent Wisconsin at the national finals in Mobile, Alabama.
Mollel was joined by her parents, Julius Mollel and Adelina Saibulu, at a ceremony held on campus earlier this year, where she was awarded a medallion.
About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Their mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, developing their self-confidence and participating in 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, Shoe Station, Gant Travel Management, the Coffeen Family, Regions Financial Corporation, Jostens and Alabama Media Group. Wisconsin state sponsors include the Women at Johnsonville, Jockey, The Optimist Club International, Waterstone Bank, Eder Flag, Mathnasium, Dale Carnegie Training, and Hampton Inn & Suites Franklin. The state program is on track to award $15,000 in college scholarships this year.
