Miss Native American Application

Native American Affairs will award a $150 scholarship to the winner and $75 to the runner up. In addition, the Miss Photogenic winner will receive $25.

Please refer to the 2010-11 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 or one traditional) presented on a poster board to be approved by Nov. 6, 2010.
   • 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. 29, 2010 (no exceptions).

Contestants will compete in the Following Categories:

• Orientation with Native American Affairs Office (Nov. 3rd, 2010)
• Photogentic Contest will be November 11, 2010 (by voting)
• Public Speaking Competition
  • Explain Outfit either Traditional OR Contemporary outfit
  • Answering Questions by Judges
• 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

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Pageant Itinerary and Important Dates

• Deadline for Application: Oct. 29
  
• Contestant Meeting: Nov. 3 in NAA office 3 p.m.
  
• Photogenic Posters Due: Nov. 8
  
• Miss Photogenic Contest: Nov. 11 CUB Lobby Noontime
  
• Miss Native Rehearsal: Nov. 15 Becky Sharp 6 p.m.
  
• Miss Native Pageant: Nov. 17 Becky Sharp 6 p.m.
  
• Crowning of Miss Native ENMU 2010-2011: Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Nov. 18 at 6pm CUB Ballroom. All family members MUST RSVP by November 12, 2010. Mandatory event. Must sign contract and perform at the potluck.
  

• Crowning of Miss Native ENMU 2010-2011: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