AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP RULES

AWARDS

Winner - $6,000 scholarship, crown, sash, commemorative bowl, flowers

1st Runner Up - $3,000 scholarship, plaque, flowers

2nd Runner Up - $2,000 scholarship, plaque, flowers

3rd Runner Up - $1,300 scholarship, plaque, flowers

4th Runner Up - $700 scholarship, plaque, flowers

6 semi-finalists - $300 scholarship

People’s Choice - $300 scholarship

Jensen Hoover Impact Award - $500 scholarship and special award

Miss Congeniality - plaque

Miss Photogenic – plaque

SCHOLARSHIP RULES

  • The winner, runners-up, semi-finalists, and Impact Award winners will receive a scholarship claim letter on stage.

  • Scholarship winners have two years to apply for your scholarship. Scholarships awarded during the Miss Virginia Association of Fairs 2023 Pageant will expire on January 15, 2025.

  • Scholarships may be used for college tuition and associated expenses listed on the official bill from the college or university or to re-pay student loans.

  • Scholarships may NOT be used for dance or music lessons or for personal purchases such as computers, iPads, cell phones, or books.

  • Contestants cannot receive a cash payment in lieu of the scholarship.

  • Scholarships cannot be transferred to another person.

  • To apply for your scholarship, please complete the form in the scholarship claim letter and be sure to include a bill. Payment cannot be requested from the VAF Treasurer without formal documentation from your school or from the loan provider.

  • Please scan and e-mail your Scholarship Request Form to the Pageant Director and bill/statement. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at missvaf16info@yahoo.com.

  • Please allow 14 business days from confirmation of receipt of your request for processing.