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2026 APPLICATIONS

Your story belongs in this issue.

Become the next Miss BGR Autumn through a faith-centered experience built around identity, service, advocacy, leadership, fundraising, and student success.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Know the cover lines.

Applications are free. Create your account, complete all sections, upload your materials, sign the current Contestant Agreement, and submit by the deadline.

18 or older

You must be at least 18 by the official application deadline.

Currently enrolled

You must be enrolled at a college or university. There is no minimum GPA.

Christian & faith-centered

You must identify as Christian and agree to respect the competition’s faith-centered nature.

IMPORTANT DATES

Apply with time to breathe.

Priority deadlineTo be announced
Final deadlineTo be announced
Acceptance notificationsAugust 5, 2026
Queen TrainingAugust 15, 2026
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YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES

Seven guided sections.

  1. Meet the Applicant & Family
  2. Eligibility
  3. Your Story
  4. Leadership, Service and Advocacy
  5. Public Profile Materials
  6. Parent/Guardian Consent & Contestant Agreement
  7. Final Review
Read and sign the current 42-section Contestant Agreement before submitting your application.

BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION

Step into the issue.

Create an account to save your work, upload materials, sign the agreement, submit, and track your decision.

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