Jylynn A. Diggs, daughter of Joshlee and Jovanna Diggs of LaPlace, has been selected as a finalist in the Pre-Teen Louisiana Scholarship and Recognition program to be held June 17-19 at the Hilton Hotel in Lafayette.

Pre-Teen Louisiana is a by-invitation only scholarship and recognition event involving young ladies 7 to 12 years of age based on their school academic records, awards and honors won and/or their participation in outside activities. Additionally, young ladies are invited who have been recognized publicly for their outstanding personal achievements, volunteer services, school involvement, leadership abilities or creative talents.

State finalists will be evaluated on academic achievement, volunteer service to the community, school honors and activities, development of personal skills and abilities, general knowledge ability, communicative ability and on-stage acknowledgement of accomplishments.

Per-Teen Louisiana will award more than $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes and awards.