How can I participate in Becoming Miss JuneteenthKC?

With the consent of a parent or guardian, girls within the Greater Kansas City area can complete the application and pay a $50 application fee to participate in Becoming Miss JuneteenthKC. The application must include a current grade card. 

 

How much does it cost to participate?

Aside from the $50 application fee, which will be applied to any costs, the girls may require during their time Becoming Miss JuneteenthKC. JuneteenthKC will provide the pageant gowns, makeup, professional headshots, and swag for all the girls. --Participants unable to pay the application fee are offered the opportunity to submit  a two minute video detailing  how receiving an application scholarship will support them in achieving their goal to become Miss JuneteenthKC and what it would mean to them to represent their community if they are crowned.  The video must include their name, age, and current school. 

 

What happens after I apply? 

The girls will begin eight weeks of themed workshops starting March 18th if selected. Workshops are scheduled on Saturdays from 9:00-1:00 pm (youth checkin at 8:45 am). During this time, the girls will speak with their Pageant Mentors, hear from special guests and go on scheduled outings. The girls will also work on special projects for the pageant and learn what will take to be crowned on the pageant night. 

 

What happens if crowned Miss JuneteenthKC?

The newly crowned Miss JuneteenthKC will be required to make certain appearances on behalf of JuneteenthKC, for example, the Cultural Parade and the Heritage Festival. Miss JuneteenthKC will serve as a community liaison, speaking on behalf of JuneteenthKC in specific community events. Additionally, Miss JuneteenthKC will serve on the following year's pageant committee.