Fil-Am pageant for high school seniors offers $10,000 college grant

Exuding beauty and grace, Filipinos continue to shine in national and international pageants.

Recent standouts include Blessa Figueroa, a Filipino American stunner who clinched 3rd place in the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024.

Now, Fil-Am youth have the chance to showcase their talent and win a $10,000 scholarship grant by joining the Fil-Am Royalty Pageant 2024, a competition open to high school seniors of Filipino descent with at least 3.0 GPA.

This year, each of the two grand winners will receive the $10,000 college grant. The pageant also offers exciting prizes for the runners-up and special award winners.

“This prestigious pageant offers a wonderful opportunity for Filipino-American youth to showcase their talent, intelligence, and grace while connecting with their heritage,” the event committee stated in an NBC Palm Springs report.

The application deadline has been extended to Oct.31, 2024.

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Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet these requirements:

• Applicants must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, with verification in an official letter from a school counselor
• Interested students must be of Filipino descent and live within areas specified by the pageant

Contestants will be evaluated through multiple categories: 

• 10 percent for casual wear: Judging will be based on personal style, confidence, personality and grace.
• 25 percent for talent: Contestants must display a distinct talent and will be evaluated based on execution, originality and stage presence.
• 30 percent for long gown/formal wear: Candidates will present their best formal attire, with a focus on poise and elegance.
• 10 percent popularity: Extra points will be earned through online voting and ticket sales.
• 25 percent for Q&A: Contestants will participate in the question and answer portion, with emphasis on topics like cultural pride, social issues and personal goals. Confidence, clarity and thoughtfulness will be the basis for points.

“Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to be crowned the next Fil-Am Royalty and win a $10,000 college grant!” the organizers said in an announcement.

Those interested to join the pageant may reach the organizers via email: [email protected].