Event - Scholarship Pageant

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, named after the beloved Past President of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Over $13,000 is given away in college scholarships annually. The winner of the Scholarship Pageant has the option to become the Azalea Festival Princess for the year, traveling across the state spreading the Festival spirit!