Becoming A Miss Ball State University Contestant

 
 
2009 Pageant
Saturday, January 17, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Emens Auditorium
 

 
Eligibility
The Miss Ball State University Scholarship Pageant is open to any young woman who:
    Is at least 17 years of age by January 17, 2009 and no older than 24 on December 31st of
       the year in which you would compete in the National Finals;
    Is a United States Citizen;
    Is a full-time Ball State University student (undergraduate or graduate);
    Meets character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization;
    Is in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements;
    Is able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Ball
        State Program.
 

Informational Meetings
If you are a first time contestant, you are encouraged to attend one of the Informational meetings during the Fall Semester.
At the informational meeting you will receive a contract and other forms to be completed and returned in order to compete.

Miss Ball State Informational Meeting Dates

 

Thursday, September 4th - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Student Center 305

Wednesday, October 1st - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Student Center 305

Tuesday, November 11th - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Student Center 305

 

All contracts and program information must be submitted no later than 6:00 p.m. - Monday, December 8, 2008.

* A Paperwork Turn In Meeting will be held on Monday, December 8th - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Student Center Forum Room.  A Notary will be available to notarize contracts.  Contestant order selection may take place at this meeting if all participants can attend.

You must also be available on the evening of Friday, January 16, 2009 for full dress rehearsal.

Contestants will report to Emens Auditorium by 8:30 a.m. on day of pageant.

Interviews begin at 9:30 a.m. and the pageant begins at 5:00 p.m.

  


Contract, Forms & Program Requirements
The contract and forms are available below.

For the program book you will need to submit by the application deadline (December 8): 
    a head and shoulder photo (5x7 preferred, printed or 300 dpi digital, black & white or color);
    your name as you wish it printed;
    your year is college;
    your hometown;
    your college major;
    your platform title; and
    any advertisements you have sold

2009 Contract

Attachment C - Scholarship Rules

Resume Form Instructions

Sample Resume

Platform Essay Instructions

Sample Platform Essay

Talent Request Form

Sponsorship/Advertising Forms

 
Competition Areas, Scoring & Requirements

Competition Areas

Scoring

Clothing Needs
10 minute Private Interview with judges (9 1/2 minutes of questions & a 30 second closing statement)

25%

 Business/Interview Suit
90 second Talent Performance (music must be submitted on CD; no live accompaniment will be allowed)

35%

 Appropriate outfit to coordinate with talent presentation
Evening Wear

20%

 An after 5:00 formal gown, any length
Physical Fitness in Swimwear

15%

 One or two-piece swimsuit of reasonable taste, with appropriate footwear
On-Stage Question (1 current events question)

5%

 Opening number cocktail dress; any color
Total

100%

  
 
 

Who To Contact
For more information contact:
Carol Kosisko, Director
Miss Ball State Scholarship Program
(765) 285-1633
ckosisko@bsu.edu
 

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