LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Derby Festival is looking for next year’s group of royalty. Applications to be part of the 2025 Royal Court open on Thursday, Aug. 1 and are accepted until Sunday, Oct. 13.
To be considered, applicants must be residents of Kentucky or the metropolitan area, including Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties in Indiana, and full-time college students (in at least their 2nd year), with a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
>>>Apply to be on the 2025 Royal Court
“Being part of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Royal Court is more than wearing a crown, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience with leadership and professional development opportunities,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO. “The young women who are selected will represent the Festival, as well as Louisville and the Commonwealth. We look forward to seeing who will reign over our 2025 celebration.”
“You learn so much about leadership, community service, civic engagement, and get to be at the helm of one of the most festive seasons in Kentucky,” said Ankita Nair, Queen of the 2024 Royal Court. “It is all about believing in yourself and being passionate about the community. I would encourage anyone interested in serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky to apply.”
Each member of the Royal Court will receive $1,000 scholarships – one from The Fillies, Inc., and one from the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation, the release said.
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