On behalf of the Miss Samford University Scholarship Program Committee, we appreciate your interest in our competition and look forward to working with you. We want this to be a fun and rewarding experience for you, and we hope it brings an opportunity for new friends and great memories!
Eligibility
- Miss America delegates must be no older than 28 years of age as of September 30, 2026 and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2026.
- United States citizen
- Female
- Single
- No legal dependents
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate student at Samford University
- Clear of any conduct or judicial violations at Samford University
Paperwork Requirements
If you have any questions or need help completing the paperwork, please contact Lori. The paperwork is intended to be straightforward and uncomplicated—we do not want paperwork to be a deterrent to your participation.
Due October 21, 2025
E-mail the following documents to jhunt5@samford.edu. Save each document as a PDF, and name it in the format YourName_DocumentName (i.e. LoriHunt_MissSamfordPledge.pdf, LoriHunt_TalentMusic.mp3, LoriHunt_Headshot.jpg).
- Miss Samford Pledge
- Fact Sheet and Instructions
- Community Service Initiative Essay (1 page)
- Birth Certificate (copy)
- Proof of Samford Enrollment
- Talent Introduction (1 or 2 sentences)
- Talent Music (MP3 or MP4 format)
- 5x7 Headshot (does not need to be professional)
Bring the necessary documentation with you to the competition as outlined in the Miss America Contract sections 2.3.2 (bring your original certified birth certificate), 2.3.4, and 2.3.5.1.
All delegates must register with the Miss America Organization. The subscription fee is $49.99 per year for Teen and Miss Contestants.
Contestant order will be based on when applications are received with the first applicant going last in the competition and the last applicant going first.
Wardrobe Needs
- Private Interview and On-Stage Conversation: fashionable interview attire (suit or dress)
- On-stage Opening Number: TBD
- Health and Fitness: fitness apparel as described in fitness competition description
- Talent: Talent Outfit of choice
- Evening gown: Evening Gown
- Heels and accessories to match all outfits
Please use what you have or borrow if you can! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lori.
Note: There will be no make up artists or hair stylists allowed in the dressing room on the day of the competition.
