2018 Applications
Judging Criteria
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Scholarship & Achievement
A panel of qualified educators evaluates transcripts of grades and scores of scholastic tests to determine the scholastic score. A separate panel evaluates the achievements of contestants in their school and community to determine the achievement portion of the score. The scores are added together (Scholastic Score is 75% and the Achievement Score is 25%) to determine the Scholarship and Achievement awards.
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Interview
Cambria Somerset Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program is open to women in the junior class that reside in Cambria and Somerset Counties. The women should plan to be a senior in the same high school for the next term. Guidance counselors will be authorized to provide copies of school transcripts. If selected as a finalist, each contestant must be able to attend the program held annually in April.
ELIGIBILITY
In a discussion session with each Outstanding Young Woman contestant, the panel of judges evaluates knowledge, perception, clarity or expression, sense of values and communication skills.
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Aerobics & Fitness
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Physical well-being and stamina, as well as coordination and agility, are evaluated during group aerobic routines featuring calisthenics.
4
Performing Arts
Each contestant is permitted up to two minutes to display a talent of her own choice. The total performance is evaluated for ability and skill in light of the difficulty, as well as stage presence.
5
Presence & Presentation
Naturalness in carriage, posture and poise in moving about the stage are considered, as well as the ability to verbally communicate with confidence.
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Commitment to OYW
Score is assessed by the production team and OYW Board of Directors based on timeliness, deadlines, responsibility and respect for the mission of the program.