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Eastern New Mexico University

Miss Native American Application

Native American Affairs will award a $200 scholarship to the winner and $75 to the runner up. In addition, the Miss Photogenic winner will receive $25.

Please refer to the 2009-10 application infomation below.

Checklist

The application process requires submitting the following items to the Miss Native American ENMU Pageant Committee:

  1. Miss Native American ENMU Application-which consists of:
    • Official Entry Application
    • Contemporary Talent/Skill information
    • Traditional Talent/Skill Information
    • Contestant Agreement
  2. A display of two current photographs (one contemporary and one traditional) presented on a poster board to be approved by Nov. 5, 2009.
    • Please note: The photographs are required for participation in the Miss Photogenic 2009-2010 competition on November 6th during lunch in CUB Lobby.
  3. Certification of Indian Blood or Tribal Affiliation (CIB). Need a copy.
  4. Proof of Age (driver’s license or Identification). Need a copy.
  5. One Letter of Recommendation (examples: faculty, staff member, previous employer or peer).
  6. Application deadline and orientation is Oct. 28, 2009 (no exceptions).

Contestants will compete in the Following Categories:

  • Orientation with Native American Affairs Office (Oct. 28, 2009)
  • Photogentic Contest will be November 6, 2009 (by voting)
  • Public Speaking Competition
    • Explain Outfit either Traditional OR Contemporary outfit
  • Talent competition
    • Traditional talent or contemporary talent

Requirements:

  • Native American Woman Between the ages of 18-25
  • Be at least ¼ Native American, and have a CIB number
  • Not Married and have no children
  • Full-time ENMU Student
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better
  • Unofficial Transcript

Apply now

Pageant Itinerary

  • Photogenic Contest:November 6, 2009 From 11am to 1pm in the Cub Lobby. Winner by student voting will recieve $25.00 Scholarship raised by Native American Affairs Office.
  • Competition:Public Speaing and Talent Competition: November 18, 2009 at 6pm in Becky Sharp.
  • Crowning of Miss Native ENMU 2009-2010: Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner at 6pm CUB Ballroom. All family members MUST RSVP by November 13, 2009. Mandotory event. Winner will receive $200.00 scholarship raised by the Native American Affairs Office. Must sign contract and perform at the potluck.

Pageant Photos

Miss Naive American Crown
Miss Native American 2007-2008 and ENMU President Dr. Gamble