The Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program is thrilled to announce that registration for our next Shining Star Program is now open. The deadline to register is January 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Our Shining Star Program is a non-competitive opportunity for young ladies age 4-12 to join our candidates in the spotlight and indulge in a glamorous onstage appearance during our next annual program at UCC’s Jacoby Auditorium on March 1, 2026. Each Shining Star will be paired with a teen or miss candidate to serve as her “Honorary Big Sister” and accompany her during all program activities. This experience will provide the young ladies in your life with an inside look at the sisterhood and excitement that awaits them as a future candidate in the Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program.

$200 Shining Star Registration Includes:

• Official Miss America Little Sisters Tiara

• Official Miss America Little Sisters Pageant Sash

• Professional Headshot by Angelina Marie Photography

  • Tentatively planning for a weekend afternoon in January.

• “Shining Star Party” and Rehearsal with Honorary Big Sister

  • Tentatively planning for a weekend afternoon in January.

• Dress Rehearsal with Honorary Big Sister

  • Tentatively planning for February 22, 2026.

• Featured Onstage Appearance in Tiara and Sash with Honorary Big Sister

  • Date: March 1, 2026

  • Time: 1:30pm-5:30pm (Show Starts at 2:00pm)

  • Location: UCC’s Jacoby Auditorium

• Opportunities for “Shining Star Outings” with Honorary Big Sisters

  • Tentatively planning for weekends in January and February.

• Invitation to "2026 Shining Stars" Parent Group on Band App

Note: The Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The proceeds from your registration will support our mission of empowering women to be leaders by providing opportunities for college scholarships, personal and professional development, and community service.

Upon completing your registration, you will be contacted by our Shining Star Program coordinator and added to a group on the Band app for parents. Additional details and all communications regarding the Shining Star Program will be shared through that group.

Do you have any questions? Please submit them by email to director.douglascounty@missoregon.org.