Open to young ladies ages 5-21 who are United States Citizens AND have at least 25% ethnicity from one or more Asian countries and/or the Pacific Islands.
Each young woman who successfully submits her application materials and sponsor fee will be judged in the following five areas which all carry equal weight. Maximum total score available is 100 points.
Height and size are not a factor in the judging process.
Beauty
Delegates must submit 2 color and/or black & white photographs: one head shot & 3/4 or full body shot. Photos can be slightly retouched, but the more natural, the better. Max score available 10 points per photo for a total of 20 points.
Poise
This area of competition allows our pageant committee to get to know you on a personal level. We want to know about YOU! Submissions can be written or video. Interview questions will be emailed to the address you supply during the application process. Max score available 20 points.
Culture
Show your creativity! This segment of the competition can be anything from traditional festival-wear, a costume for performance or anything at all that represents your cultural/ethnic heritage. Submissions may include photos or video of performance. Max score available 20 points.
Service
Delegates must complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service/volunteerism per year. Please submit documentation such as a letter from the event/volunteer coordinator with contact information and/or photographs as documentation. Max score available 20 points.
Academic Achievement
Delegates must maintain a B average/3.0 GPA or better. Please submit most recent report card/transcript with school contact information for verification. Max score available 20 points.
Talent – Optional
What are your special talents? Are you a musician? artist? dancer? athlete? an author? Showcase your unique abilities in this optional showcase. 100 maximum points will be awarded based on the degree of difficulty and skill relative to age. One winner will be chosen from each age division as Debutante Talent Winner. Each divisional winner will receive a custom tiara and embroidered sash. There will be one overall Talent Winner chosen from all age divisions and she will receive a custom tiara, embroidered sash, and scholarship*.
$50 Sponsor Fee
*Scholarship amount will be based on total number of talent entries and will not be less than $50.
Age division is determined based on age as of May 1st of the calendar year.
- Little Debutante: 4-7 Years
- Petite Debutante: 8-11 Years
- Junior Debutante: 12-14 Years
- Debutante: 15-17 Years
- Miss: 18-21 Years
Our scholarship program runs from September 1st – May 1st annually. Scholarship Program Representatives are announced in May. Representatives who are awarded the Asian-American Debutante title are ineligible to apply again until they have moved up to the next age division. Representatives will hold their title for one calendar year.
Before applying to be an Asian-American Debutante Scholarship Program Representative, you must be able to commit to the responsibilities of the title. Because our program is academic and community involvement-based, all Representatives must maintain a 3.0 (unweighted) or higher GPA and be actively involved in their community for the duration of their reign.
All Representatives must commit to at least 4 appearances per year prior to finalization of application. We do not require Representatives to sign a non-compete contract; however, because it is difficult to represent more than one program effectively, we do ask that you keep the program office informed of any prior commitments you may have or any future programs in which you may participate.
Application is free to submit. Once your application is received, we will follow up with you to submit your supporting documentation and your non-refundable $100 sponsor fee.