We had another record-breaking year! Over $65,000 in scholarships were awarded to the 23 women in our Class of 2026.

The 10 candidates in the Miss division (ages 18-28) earned an average of $3,004 and the 13 candidates in the Teen division (ages 14-18) earned an average of $2,703 in scholarships. The highest earner received $7,266 and five others received over $5,000 in scholarships.

In addition to the $31,500 in scholarships awarded through the competition, we offered multiple opportunities for candidates to earn scholarships guaranteed before competition day.

As a result of our Build Your Own Scholarship Program and our Director’s Non-Finalist Awards, 21 out of 23 candidates walked away with over $500 in scholarships.

An additional $10,000 cash prize went to our Shining Stars (ages 4-12), which brings our total for 2026 to over $75,000 in scholarships and prizes.

These scholarships would not be possible without the continued support of our generous sponsors.

Our mission is empowering the next generation of women in Douglas County to lead by providing opportunities for college scholarships, personal and professional development, and community service.

We believe in fostering a culture of mentorship and cultivating safe spaces for creativity and individuality among developing leaders.

2026 - $65,432

2025 - $41,349

2024 - $20,493

2023 - $17,259

2022 - $18,805

2021 - $28,490

2020 - $20,496

2019 - $17,482.50

2018 - $26,827

2017 - $20,992

2016 - $18,369

2015 - $28,768

2014 - $32,314

2013 - $29,445.90

2012 - $24,772

We’ll stop here, but you should know our program’s history dates back to 1947. That means 2027 is the 80th Anniversary of the first Miss Roseburg. How cool is that?

Candidates in our next competition on March 7, 2027 must meet all the requirements for one of the age divisions listed below. Anyone that will be 18 years old for the entire month of September 2027 may choose between the two age divisions.

Miss Candidates

United States Citizen

Female

Age 18-28 (Must be NO OLDER than 28 on September 30, 2027 and NO YOUNGER than 18 on September 1, 2027)

Must Reside, Attend School, or Work Full-Time in Douglas, Curry, Jackson, or Josephine Counties

Not Currently (Nor Have Ever Been) Married

No Legal Dependents

Teen Candidates

United States Citizen

Female

Age 14-18 (Must be NO YOUNGER than 14 on September 30, 2027 and NO YOUNGER than 18 on September 1, 2027)

Reside in Douglas, Curry, Jackson, or Josephine County for at least 6 months prior to date of local competition

Attend School in Douglas, Curry, Jackson, or Josephine County

Not Currently (Nor Have Ever Been) Married

No Legal Dependents

If you are not eligible to compete, please consider becoming a volunteer instead. We also have a Shining Star program for ages 4-12.

Below is an example of our typical program timeline. If you have a busy schedule, please do not let that deter you from competing. We are very flexible and used to working with ambitious and involved young women.

• December 1, 2025 - Candidate Application Deadline

• January 4, 2026 - Orientation/Workshop

• January 11, 2026 - Rehearsal #1

• January 18, 2026 - Rehearsal #2

• January 25, 2026 - Rehearsal #3

• February 1, 2026 - Rehearsal #4

• February 7, 2026 - Candidate Sleepover

• February 15, 2026 - Rehearsal #5

• February 22, 2026 - Dress Rehearsal #1

• February 27, 2026 - Dress Rehearsal #2

• February 28, 2026 - Private Interviews

• March 1, 2026 - Onstage Competition

If you compete on March 1, 2026 and win… a lot happens!

• You receive a crown, a sash, and one of these titles for 2026: Miss Douglas County, Miss Umpqua Valley, Miss Douglas County’s Teen, or Miss Umpqua Valley’s Teen.

• You advance to the state competition and compete for Miss Oregon or Miss Oregon’s Teen in June 2026.

  • Miss Oregon week is in Seaside and usually runs from Sunday-Sunday. Candidates check in on Sunday, complete their private interviews on Monday or Tuesday, compete in preliminary competitions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and then the final competition is on Saturday. Candidates will be in rehearsals all week during the day. There are special events and activities during the week too. There is a Miss Oregon parade and a scholarship luncheon on Saturday, parties before and after the shows each night, and activities for Shining Stars. Miss Oregon week is often described as a once in a lifetime experience and we will be there to help you every step of the way. The winners of Miss Oregon and Miss Oregon’s Teen will advance to compete at Miss America and Miss America’s Teen in Orlando, Florida!

• You have the opportunity to serve the Douglas County community and act as one of our brand ambassadors until we crown the next titleholders in March 2027.

  • We have a few events that we expect our titleholders to volunteer at every year, such as the Douglas County Fair in August and the Festival of Trees in December. There are also several parades that our titleholders usually ride in, like the Veteran’s Day Parade in November and the Graffiti Cruise in July.

  • Beyond a handful of required events, our titleholders are empowered to make their year of service their own. We often talk about the legacies that our titleholders leave behind. Titleholders have the opportunity to inspire others with their service and their leadership style. As a potential candidate, we challenge you to think about the kind of leader you want to be and brainstorm creative ideas to promote our program. You can accomplish anything if you are passionate about it.

You absolutely do not need experience to be successful in our program. We welcome newbies with open arms! Our whole program is actually structured so you can join with no experience and be prepared by competition day.

We are a mentorship program and our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. Every candidate is paired with a mentor to offer support and guide them through the program. This is your designated person for questions and extra help outside of rehearsals. We host weekly rehearsals leading up to the competition so you can practice every phase of competition and get individual help from our volunteers. You will receive mock interviews, talent run-throughs, walking practice, and help with paperwork. Rehearsals are also a lot of fun because you get to spend them with our titleholders and your fellow candidates. That is where the sisterhood comes in!

You can expect to gain a lot as a first-time candidate. You will make new friends, gain confidence and new skills, earn scholarships, and feel more connected to your community. Our program is unique because of the amount of scholarships we give away ($41,349 in 2025) and the amount of time that our volunteers will invest in helping you. We believe it is worth taking that leap to apply and become a candidate. Our class of 2026 may be the best one yet!

We strongly believe that nobody should have to spend money to earn scholarships, which is why we strive to make our program as affordable and accessible as possible for our candidates and their families. However, Miss America does require a couple expenses that we must enforce at the local level.

Below is a breakdown of what you can expect to spend as a candidate in our next program:

• Club Miss America Membership Fee - $49.99

  • You can think of this as a registration fee assessed by the Miss America Opportunity. They require this fee to officially register as a candidate in a local competition.

• SpotFund Fundraising Requirement - $30

  • This is not technically an expense for you, but the Miss America Opportunity requires candidates for local competitions to fundraise a minimum of $30. We recommend sharing a link to the fundraising page you create on social media and asking for donations.

• Competition Wardrobe - Price Varies

  • We highly encourage candidates to borrow competition wardrobe from our program’s extensive collection of dresses, shoes, and other items. Our “closet” includes hundreds of items in a variety of sizes and styles. We receive new donations all the time, including high-quality designer dresses, so you can always count on our closet for competitive wardrobe options. We assess a small rental fee to help us cover the closet maintenance costs, like dry cleaning and repairs.

  • Rebel Athletic has a partnership with the Miss America Opportunity, so they want all candidates to wear items from a specific clothing line during the Health and Fitness category of competition. The items in that clothing line range from $35-$290 each and the cheapest possible outfit is $80. We believe that is too expensive to be a requirement, so we will not stop you from ordering a similar athletic outfit in red from Amazon or another retailer. If you go that route, please send us a photo before you order it so we can confirm it looks similar enough. We have a few Rebel Athletic outfits in our program’s closet that may be available for rent too.

• Tickets to the Show - Price Varies

  • Your family and friends can purchase tickets to watch the competition in person on March 1, 2026. We offer a discount for tickets purchased online in advance and then the price goes up a little at the door. All seating is reserved. In 2025, we charged $22.50 online and $25 at the door. We also offer a livestream option, which is usually $25 per screen.

As you review this list of anticipated expenses, please keep in mind that this experience is an investment in your personal and professional development. Our goal is for you to walk away with scholarships, leadership skills, and the confidence to accomplish your educational and career goals. The sky is the limit with our Build Your Own Scholarship Program. You can start fundraising on July 1st and walk away with money for college guaranteed. In 2025, every candidate earned scholarships and the average amount earned was over $2,000. The benefits of participating outweigh the costs if you are willing to put in the work. We promise!

Your success in the program is directly proportional to the effort that you put into it. The candidates that earn the most scholarships are not lucky. They are the young women who make the most of this opportunity. They invest time fundraising through our Build Your Own Scholarship Program so they can walk away with money for college guaranteed. They are actively engaged in preparing for the competition and dedicated to becoming the best they can be. Your time as a candidate will be busy and exciting and fulfilling, because it is an investment in yourself. For your efforts, you will walk away with scholarships, new friends, confidence, leadership skills, and more.

Our more straight forward answer is that candidates can expect the biggest time commitment in January and February 2026. We hold weekly rehearsals on Sunday afternoons. The annual competition is March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm. You will also need to attend dress rehearsal on Friday evening and complete your private interview with the judges on Saturday. We have a few other optional activities during January and February too. We definitely recommend preparing on your own before January. You should have your talent and your community service initiative picked out before the first practice. We encourage you to reach out to us for help with that!