Pageantry in America is about to welcome its newest entry – the Ms. Collegiate Mom Scholarship Pageant. The event, the first of its kind in the country, is set for Dec. 1 at Prairie View A&M University.
The pageant, with seven dynamic, determined, and progressive women, is designed for female students who aren’t eligible for the traditional campus queen title because they have a child or is married. Jasmine Wiggins, a senior architect major from Houston, is the Director/Producer who felt that the time was now for a pageant. With the support and assistance from the Students In Free Enterprise [SIFE] team at PVAMU along with Mr. Frederick V. Roberts, SIFE Fellow, as Co-Director/Producer, the pageant became a reality.
The mission of Ms. Collegiate Mom™ Scholarship Pageant Program is to serve as a source of excellence for college women through programs that enhance their education, economic and social involvement, role-modeling and advocate for a children friendly university and community service.
When asked does the country need another pageant, Wiggins responded emphatically, “Yes! I believe that all women should have an opportunity to participate in the free enterprise system and the pageant is one way for them to earn scholarships and raise their self esteem.” Candidates in the pageant will receive more than $3,000 in scholarships and prizes and the opportunity to represent the pageant around the country.
The pageant is open to young women enrolled in any college or university and who have a child and wish to participate fully in the campus experiences. They are encouraged to participate because the pageant provides programs for personal and professional development, self esteem and confidence building, leadership skills and developing a sense of responsibility to helping young women to further their careers. Additionally, helps them to develop the spirit of competition.
The pageant differs from others because it provides opportunities for mothers who are prohibited from participation in traditional campus pageants. The focus is not on the physical attributes rather emphasis is placed on the intellectual, personal character, self esteem, economic empowerment and commitment to serve as role models and community involvement.
Contestants compete in the following categories with the percentage weight as noted: 1. Personal/Private Interview (20%); 2. Platform Expression-Oratory (25%); 3. Talent (35%); 4. Evening Wear (10%) and 5. On-stage Interview/Question (10%). The candidate with the highest total is the winner, with the attendants in the next order. The decision of the judges is final.
SIFE's support of the pageant is based on the needs being addressed which match its social factor criteria for the national programs. The young ladies hopefully will learn from the experiences and find ways to improve the quality of life for them and their children, while studying at the university.
Wiggins is seeking gifts and prizes for the pageant. Interested patrons can contact Jasmine Wiggins at 979-525-4353 or jwiggins2@hotmail.com.
About the Pageant: The
mission of Ms. Collegiate Mom™ Scholarship Pageant Program is to serve
as a source of excellence for college women through programs that
enhance their education, economic and social involvement, role-modeling
and advocate for a children friendly university and community service. The pageant is produced and directed by Jasmine
Wiggins, a senior architect major from Houston and Mr. Frederick V. Roberts, Students In Free Enterprise [SIFE] Fellow,
Co-Director/Producer.
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