2026 COMPETITION

Sunday, January 18, 2026; 3:00 p.m.

Ball State University, Pruis Hall

 

HISTORY

The Miss Ball State University Scholarship Program began in 1958, and has since been a preliminary for the Miss Indiana Scholarship Program.  During its 67 year history, four Ball State students (Rebecca Gray, Kelly Lloyd, Elizabeth Hallal, and Kalyn Melham), and one Miss Ball State (Nicole Rash) has gone on to earn the Miss Indiana title.  Miss Ball State 2007, Nicole Rash, went on to become 1st runner-up at the 2008 Miss America Pageant. This is an exciting year, as the 67th Miss Ball State University will be crowned.  Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of Miss Ball State history!

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MISSION

The Miss Ball State University Scholarship Program promotes Miss America's mission of Preparing Great Women for the World, Preparing the World for Great Women. The Program supports the pursuit of this mission through the issuance of scholarship dollars to qualifying participants, instilling confidence, the development of interview skills, and the creation of professional relationships.

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AREAS OF COMPETITION

▪    Private Interview                        30%
▪    Talent/HERStory™                    20%
▪    Health & Fitness                         20%
▪    Red Carpet/Evening Gown   20%
▪    On Stage Conversation          10%

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TO COMPETE: 

1 Formally register with the Miss America Organization and pay the $39.99 Miss America Program Registration fee (you must only do this once for the 2025-2026 competition season).

• Click on this Registration link to register.

• Select Miss Ball State University as the name of the local.

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2 Raise $30 for the American Heart Association Go Red For Women Campaign for your Miss Ball State participation using this SpotFund link: 

https://spot.fund/missamerica2026

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3 Complete the 2026 Miss Ball State Registration form and pay the $50 fee to Carol Kosisko to secure your spot in the competition. (Venmo accepted upon request.)

• Click on this Miss Ball State Registration link to register for the competition.

 

4 Submit the following to Carol Kosisko no later than Sunday, January 4, 2026:

- Candidate contract, completed, and signed (link below) 

- Talent Request Form (talent music selections awarded on a first-come, first-served basis) (link below)

- 1-Page Fact Sheet (sample link below)

- 1-Page Community Social Impact (CSI) Statement (link below)

- 5x7 Color Headshot (email high resolution file)

- $50 registration fee (payable by cash, check made payable to Miss BSU Program, or Venmo by request)

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5 Health & Fitness Needs

Rebel Athletic Wear is the official Fitness sponsor for Miss America.  All candidates are required to wear Rebel Wear for the Health & Fitness competition.  If this is your first time competing, please visit the link below to order yours today! Please use code: MAOINGB at checkout.  Allow 14-21 days to receive your order!

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