National Pageant Application

Eligible contestants may apply through an application process to represent their state as the official state titleholder if the state will not hold a preliminary pageant. These contestants will not be required to compete at any preliminary level; however, they must secure their title by submitting a signed MCU Delegate Contract and the Entry Fee. They will also receive the same opportunities at the National level as all other State Delegates crowned at their preliminary pageants.

All State Delegates Receive:

Each delegate is required to pay an entry fee to cover the costs of gifts, prizes, nationals week activities and operating the non-profit national pageant. The entry fee includes:

An opportunity to compete in the national pageant in Greenville, South Carolina
A $32,000 college scholarship ($8,000 renewable for 4 years from Marymount University)
Official round rhinestone State crown
Official embroidered double-rhinestone title Sash
Official Miss Collegiate USA T-shirt
Sponsored T-shirts and Swag
Delegate MCU Handbook Emerald Magazine Subscription
Gold & Pearls Welcome Party
MCU Swag bag
Special Guest w/Invitation to the MCU Sorority "Emerald" Awards Dinner
Complimentary copy of annual MCU National Yearbook
Induction into the MCU Sisterhood
The opportunity to become a member of a sisterhood; win cash scholarships, an amazing prize package including travel opportunities and more, at the national pageant.

*The Pageant shall not be accountable for prizes or other awards or benefits promised by sponsors if sponsors are unable to provide or decline to provide said prizes, awards and/or benefits. We also reserve the right to substitute an item.

What Our Alum Say

Kimberly Barr, Miss Missouri Collegiate USA 2022

"[Dear Keia] Thank you for a wonderful week! I had the best time! You made it so special for us! Thanks a bunch!"