Join the Rose Festival Court
The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, and to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:
Being selected as a Rose Festival Court Member is an honor and an outstanding opportunity.
Be a part of history - and help fund your future! The Rose Festival Court has been promoting exceptional young women in Portland for over 100 years. Each Court member will receive a $3,500 scholarship for higher education.
Expand your horizons.
Court members travel around the region, experiencing new perspectives and cultures as they promote the Festival.
Build relationships and create future opportunities.
Your Unitus mentors will create a unique job shadow opportunity. Plus, you will have the opportunity to network with business and civic leaders around the region.
Real world experience - where everyone is in your corner.
Gain real world experience interviewing for a job, internship, or scholarship in a positive environment where everyone involved is invested in your success.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & BENEFITS:
The Rose Festival Court is comprised of up to 15 outstanding young women who are selected from Portland-Metro area high schools. Beginning in May, Court Members travel through the end of the Festival in mid-June, visiting events, business and civic leaders, hospitals, senior living centers, youth organizations and other groups. Court Members also receive one-on-one mentoring from Unitus Community Credit Union female executives, a $3,500 scholarship provided by The Randall Group valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a travel wardrobe, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.
The Rose Festival Court experience is a unique and rewarding adventure. In partnership with the Portland Rose Festival Foundation and the school districts, we have arranged for most schools to freeze grades upon the start of the travel schedule. *However, each Court Member must work with her teachers and school to ensure that all requirements are completed for graduation.
Apply to be on the Rose Festival Court
Submit your application today! Completed application materials are due by December 11, 2019. Here are some important dates for the application timeline:December 11 Deadline for all application paperwork to the Rose Festival
December 20 Notification of Candidate Eligibility from the Rose Festival
January 2020 Eligible Candidate Orientations
February 1, 2020 Court Selection Interviews
February 21, 2020 Rose Festival Princess Speeches and Voting at CC
March 13, 2020 Rose Festival Princess Coronation and Announcement
The Rose Festival Court is available online. CLICK HERE for an application.
