Dates: |
Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
Location: |
Downtown Seattle in the Westlake Television Zone |
Start Time: |
7:30 p.m. (Prior to the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade |
Contact: |
Seafair (206) 728-0123 or email |
Tickets: |
Available May 3 through Ticketmaster |
2010 Program Overview
2010 Application
The Seafair Scholarship Prorgram for Women is one of Seattle's most time-honored traditions. It is designed to give young women the opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of the Puget Sound region and enrich their lives through education, philanthropy and community involvment.
To become Miss Seafair, young women are judged on academics, public speaking, interview skills and creative expression. Seafair will award a record $20,000 in scholarships, recognizing outstanding young woment in our community in 2010.
Participants will also visit nearly 20 community events and festivals throughout the summer as well as hospitals and retirement facilities bringing Seafair to those who can't experience it on their own.
The 2010 Scholarship Program for Women Coronation will take place in the Westlake Center Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade TV zone at 7:30 p.m.
2010 Program Overview
2010 Application
Seafair's Commitment to Scholarship Program Participants
* Recognize academic achievement with scholarship awards for college tuition
* Facilitate professional mentorship connections with area business women
* Celebrate the dynamic culture of our neighborhood communities
* Promote community service involvement and philanthropy
* Foster public speaking skills, creative expression and confidence
For more information contact Program Coordinator.
Special thanks to the Seafair Commodores for their long-time support of the Seafair Scholarship Program for Women.
Miss Seafair 2009 - 2010
Jacqueline Saarenas
Seafair crowned it's shining star Saturday, July 25, 2009 prior to the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade as Jacqueline Saarenas was crowned the 60th Miss Seafair. After weeks of tough competition showcasing future leaders and active members of our diverse community, Miss Seafair 2009-2010 was be selected based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking and creative expression.
Saarenas, 20, is a junior at Seattle University majoring in psychology. Upon graduation she plans to pursue a doctorate in psychology and eventually become an educational psychologist. Saarenas also volunteers with Big Brothers and Big Sisters and has been accepted into Seattle University’s Student Leaders for the Common Good Program.
The Seafair Scholarship Program for Women is one Seattle's time-honored traditions. Dating back to 1950, it was originally designed to select articulate young women as Seafair representatives, greeting visiting dignitaries and sharing the Seafair message. Almost 60 years later, the Program has evolved into one that rewards academic ambitions, celebrates diversity and showcases future leaders.
Miss Seafair |
Jacqueline Saarenas |
Filipino Community of Seattle |
1st Princess |
Kiana Kobayashi |
Japanese Community of Seattle |
2nd Princess |
Calista Phair |
UmojaFest Queen |
3rd Princess |
Sivona Lingle |
West Seattle Hi-Yu |
