Open Registration

“More Than A Pageant”

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For your application to be processed, a $50 non-refundable application fee is due at the time of registration, which will be applied towards the registration fee. There are no exceptions!

The registration deadline is October 31, 2024, in which the full payment of remaining balance in the amount of $400.00 (new participants) or $300.00 (repeat participants) must be paid by November 1, 2024.

Partial scholarships may be available. Please contact us at info@missjuneteenth.org to request more information.

Participant Eligibility:

Young ladies ages 13-15 are eligible to compete in the Junior Miss Juneteenth America® pageant component of the program, whereas young ladies ages 16-18 are eligible to compete in the Teen Miss Juneteenth America® pageant component.

Participants must:

• Have a 2.5 Minimum GPA
• Be Single
• Have no Dependents
• Not have a Criminal Record
• Have the Desire to Represent The Maynard 4 Foundation in a Positive Manner
• Have the Ability to Volunteer on behalf of The Maynard 4 Foundation (virtual options available)
• Have Parental Consent to Participate (applicable to Participants under the age of 18)
• Have Availability to Attend Pageantry Meetings (virtual options available)

Competition Information

Both age groups will compete in the following four on-stage categories:

1. BeYoutiful: Must wear attire that allows your “Light to Shine” that reflects courage, strength, and dignity.
2. Talent: Must demonstrate a talent that respectfully pays tribute to the African or Black/African American culture.
3. Career Aspirations: Must wear attire that represents your future self and career aspiration.
4. Formal Wear: Must wear traditional African formal clothing or formal wear reflecting Juneteenth colors (red, yellow, green, or black).

Participants must also be prepared to answer questions with clarity, eloquence, and focus during the on-stage components as outlined above. These questions and time limits will be discussed during orientation and will be outlined in the Orientation Guide to allow for ample time to prepare.

Participants will also engage in business marketing, where they engage in the sale of ads to fundraise for scholarships and charities of their choice that aligns with the mission of The Maynard 4 Foundation. Participants will be allowed to sell ads from November 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025. However, they are encouraged to develop their marketing plan beforehand.

Finally, participants must compose an essay highlighting a black female historical figure and highlight personal accomplishments that are not often discussed in the mainstream.

Each Participant will be granted a scholarship based on her individual sale of ads under the Business Marketing component as specified above. Specifically, each participant will be awarded 60% of her individual sale proceeds to cover expenses for educational and/or cultural enrichment to include, but not limited to, the following: school supplies (i.e., books, laptop, and any other needs as indicated by the educational institution), school uniforms, etiquette classes, financial literacy workshops/seminars, foreign language programs, summer or enrichment camps (overnight included), SAT/ACT prep courses, etc. Participants are required to provide documentation for the award.

Additionally, each Participant shall select a charity of her choice that aligns with one of the four areas of focus established by The Maynard 4 Foundation to receive 19% of the proceeds individually raised from the sale of ads as discussed above.

The scholarship and grants are based on the amount generated from the sale of ads – not general contributions. However, contributions are welcome to support the programming for The Maynard 4 Foundation, which is a non-profit.