For the 2024 Azalea Festival Scholarship Pageant, Junior high school students from area high schools will compete in this annual Scholarship Pageant based on a private interview with judges, evening gown competition, and on-stage presentation. The winner is the recipient of the Beverly Anne Jurgensen Scholarship Award ($6,250 college scholarship), named after the beloved Past President of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. First through fourth runners up also receive college scholarships ($3,000-$1,000). The winner and four runners up also are invited to be on the Azalea Festival Princess Court, attending multiple events Festival Week (April 3-7, 2024) and throughout the year!
Contestants take part in a weekly enrichment program where they learn interview skills, presentation skills, and the impact of giving back to their communities.
Contestants will meet every Sunday afternoon January 7 through March 2, 2024.
A parent/chaperone/contestant meeting will be held Sunday, January 7th at 2 pm at the First Baptist Activity Center.
Please fill out the form below to be added to our Scholarship Pageant Contestant interest list. You will be reached out to in January with more information. Filling out the form does not require you to join as a contestant.
