Kentucky Rising Stars Program

Thank you for your interest in the Kentucky Rising Stars Program!

All of the information about the program and resources you will need to participate can be found here.


About The Program

The Miss Kentucky Scholarship Competition Little Sisters Program is for young ladies, ages five to eleven, who have an interest in competing in a future Miss Kentucky Scholarship Competition. Current local title holders, who are competing in the state competition will serve as mentors to the Little Sisters.

The Little Sister will have the opportunity, as provided by the local Competition director and local title holder, to be a part of the title holder's year. She is encouraged to go shopping with the local title holder, attend assemblies and meetings where the local titleholder will speak and/or perform, etc. The local title holder is encouraged to engage her Little Sister in any activity that she can to make her feel a part of her year as she prepares for the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Competition, as she represents her local Competition at various events throughout the year and as she promotes her community service initiative. All Little Sisters will participate in some aspect of the stage production at the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Competition in June in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Rising Stars 2026

Eligibility

  • Must be at least 5 years old and no older than 11 years old* as of June 1 of each year.
  • Must have the time and availability to interact with the local title holder throughout the year

*Birth Certificate may be required as proof


Requirements

  • Each Rising Star is to provide her own attire for competition week.
  • Participants are also responsible for housing and meals during the competition week in Bowling Green.
  • Each Rising Star must submit a headshot photo by email for the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Competition Program Book.

Save the Dates

There are several events that will be mandatory attendance. These dates are essential for the Rising Stars and their local title holders to go through orientation and spend time together prior to and during the state competition.

Please check and save these dates now to ensure there is no conflict.

  • Miss Kentucky Competition week June 9-12 2027

Fees

The Kentucky Rising Star Program participation fee is $400.

Application with payment is due at the Miss Kentucky Orientation in April


Need Help?

For more information, please contact Robynn Landherr at robynn+misskentucky+org.