Miss Native American Application

Native American Affairs will award a $200 scholarship to the winner and $75 to the runner up. In addition, the Miss Photogenic winner will receive $25.

Please refer to the 2008-09 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 consist of:
   • Official Entry Application
   • Contemporary Talent/Skill information
   • Traditional Talent/Skill Information
   • Contestant Agreement
2. A Display of 2 current photographs (1 Contemporary and 1 Traditional) presented on a Poster Board. (Needs to be approved by October 24, 2008)
   • Please note: The photographs are required for participation in the Miss Photogenic 2008-2009 competition.
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 is Oct. 17, 2008.

Contestants will compete in the Following Categories:

• Orientation with Native American Affairs Office (Oct. 24, 2008)
• Public Speaking Competition
  • Explain Outfit either Traditional OR Contemporary outfit.
• 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

Apply now

Pageant Itinerary

• October 29-31, 2008
  • Photogenic Competition
  • JWLA, Alley, and CUB
• November 10, 2008
  • Public Speaking Competition/Talent Competition
  • Sandia Room
  • 6 p.m.
• November 11, 2008
  • Crowning of Miss Native American ENMU 2008–2009
  • Announce the winner of Photogenic Comp etition
  • Becky Sharp Auditorium
  • 6 p.m.
• November 19, 2008
  • Present Miss Native American ENMU 2008-2009
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• Zia Room
• 6 p.m.

Pageant Photos